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

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; In loco; HKD 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Associate - Private client (Probate, Estate and Trust) in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced lawyer to advise on wills drafting, estate planning, succession planning, probate matters, and cross-border estate planning for high-net-worth clients. You will handle estate administration, probate applications, and provide legal advice on trusts, wealth preservation, and asset succession structures.

The role involves liaising with executors, trustees, family offices and other advisers, building

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in private client, trusts, wills, probate and estate planning matters.
• Qualified lawyer in HK or a recognized common law jurisdiction.
• Fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Wills drafting

Estate planning

Probate matters

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual English Cantonese MandarI

Formazione

Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or a recognized common law jurisdiction

Descrizione del lavoro

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

• 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

• 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

Private client, trust, estate planning, and probateQualified lawyer of HK

• 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

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.

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