Private Client Associate (1-4 PQE)

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
Department: Private Client
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Full-time (1350 chargeable hours)

Join a Leading Private Client Team - Work With HNW/UHNW Clients on Complex, High-Value Matters

A prestigious, forward-thinking law firm is seeking a Private Client Associate (1-4 PQE) to join its market-leading Private Client department. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners with significant international interests.
The team is known for delivering innovative tax, estate planning and cross-border structuring advice. With a client base ranging from senior executives to global business owners and family offices, this is a rare chance to build a career within one of the UK's most highly respected private client practices.

About the Private Client Team

The team specialises in a broad range of private wealth, tax and international planning work, including:

• Structuring for individuals moving to or from the UK
• Cross-border structuring for business deals, investments, property acquisitions and family wealth-holding vehicles
• Utilising double tax treaties for efficient tax planning
• Handling enquiries and litigation involving tax authorities
• Estate administration, succession and incapacity planning (UK and international)
• Advising on charitable transactions and philanthropic strategies

This is high-quality, varied work with an international flavour, where you will collaborate closely with colleagues in Private Wealth, Real Estate, Corporate and Dispute Resolution.

The Role: Private Client Associate (1-4 PQE)

As an Associate, you will deliver exceptional client service through strategic, solutions-focused advice while building trusted long-term relationships. You will work directly with Partners and senior lawyers, receiving strong support and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory Work

• Draft bespoke UK and international tax advice
• Implement planning strategies, liaising with overseas counsel and other internal teams
• Manage HMRC enquiries and disclosures
• Advise on founder/management equity, employment-related securities and incentive arrangements
• Draft bespoke deeds, agreements and Wills
• Research specialist areas of tax and trusts law

File & Client Management

• Handle matters from scoping to billing
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of a matter
• Liaise with intermediaries (bankers, trustees, financial advisers)

Cross-Departmental Support

• Work with Private Wealth, Real Estate, Corporate, Litigation and Finance on multi-disciplinary matters
• Lead workstreams on complex, high-value projects

General Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cases and tasks
• Manage workload from multiple Partners
• Meet financial targets
• Support business development and marketing initiatives
• Supervise and mentor junior team members (as required)
• Stay up to date with legal developments and contribute to internal training

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• 1-4 years PQE within private client/tax law
• Experienced in advising HNW/UHNW individuals (or looking to step up into this work)
• Skilled in UK tax and familiar with international tax concepts
• Confident drafting complex documentation
• Commercial, proactive and client-focused
• A strong communicator who enjoys cross-departmental collaboration

Why Join?

• Work on some of the most sophisticated private client matters in the UK
• Exposure to entrepreneurial, international clients
• Supportive partner leadership and clear professional development path
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Hybrid working and strong work-life balance
• Collaborative, friendly and ambitious team culture

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest in the role. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.