Senior Associate - Private client (Probate, Estate and Trust)

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ PQE to join a reputable private client practice. You will advise high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and family offices on wills, estate planning, trusts, probate, and cross-border matters, building client relationships and contributing to business development.

The ideal candidate will have fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin, strong drafting and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in private client, trusts, wills, probate, and estate planning.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsabilités

• Advise clients on wills drafting, estate planning, succession planning, and probate matters
• Handle estate administration and probate applications
• Provide legal advice on trusts, wealth preservation, family governance, and asset succession structures
• Assist high-net-worth individuals and families with cross-border estate planning considerations
• Liaise with executors, trustees, family offices, accountants, and other professional advisers
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through high-quality legal advice and responsive service
• Participate in business development and contribute to the growth of the private client practice

Connaissances

Private client advisory

Wills drafting & estate planning

Trusts & probate knowledge

Cross-border estate planning

Formation

Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or recognized common law jurisdiction

Description du poste

• Private client, trust, estate planning, and probate
• Qualified lawyer of HK

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable law firm with a well-established private client practice. They are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their team, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and family offices on a broad range of private wealth, succession planning, and estate administration matters.

Job Description

• Advise clients on wills drafting, estate planning, succession planning, and probate matters
• Handle estate administration and probate applications
• Provide legal advice on trusts, wealth preservation, family governance, and asset succession structures
• Assist high-net-worth individuals and families with cross-border estate planning considerations
• Liaise with executors, trustees, family offices, accountants, and other professional advisers
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through high-quality legal advice and responsive service
• Participate in business development and contribute to the growth of the private client practice

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or a recognized common law jurisdiction
• Minimum 5 years' PQE with experience in private client, trusts, wills, probate, and estate planning matters
• Strong technical knowledge of succession and probate law
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and private clients is highly preferred
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-centric approach
• Fluent English, Cantonese and Manadarin
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment