Private Client Associate

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly ranked, internationally focused Private Client team based in London. This is a chance to work with a market-leading group known for advising high-net-worth individuals and families across multiple jurisdictions, offering sophisticated and bespoke legal advice on complex cross-border matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise international and UK-based clients on a full spectrum of private client matters, including pre-immigration and residency tax planning, estate and succession planning, and global asset structuring.

• Provide tailored advice on offshore and onshore trusts, family investment companies, and tax-efficient ownership structures.

• Support clients with governance, estate administration, and the long-term protection of family wealth.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across complementary disciplines, including corporate, real estate, and family, to deliver integrated, commercially minded solutions.

• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives to grow the London and international client base.

• Keep up to date with legislative developments and international tax changes to ensure clients receive forward-looking, strategic advice.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-6 years' post-qualification experience in Private Client work, ideally with exposure to international matters.

• Strong technical understanding of UK tax, trust law, and estate planning for individuals with global interests.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex matters with precision and attention to detail.

• Confident networker and relationship builder with a collaborative and proactive mindset.

• Additional language skills (such as Italian or French) would be an advantage.

The Opportunity

Join one of the UK's most respected Private Client teams, consistently ranked among the top in the country for its technical excellence and client service. You will have the opportunity to handle high-value, international work alongside leading lawyers in a progressive, people-focused environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

If you are an ambitious and technically strong Private Client lawyer seeking to work on complex and rewarding international matters within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Faith Kelly for more information or to apply.

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