Private Client Lawyer - London
Due to ongoing expansion we are looking for a fee-earner for our highly reputed Private Client & Tax department in London. We have a client base of both domestic and international wealthy families, landed estates, entrepreneurs and are frequently instructed to assist with related family business issues. The quality and mix of both onshore and offshore work undertaken by fee-earners in the team reflects this enviable client-base.
The work will include the provision of high level tax advice, assisting with succession and tax planning and resolving related domestic and jurisdictional challenges for high net worth individuals, trustees and other entities. There will be the additional opportunity to undertake an element of commercial tax work as part of the role for candidates interested in doing so.
Experience Required
- A minimum of 5 years qualified with mainstream private client experience, including tax planning for high net worth individuals and trustees and exposure to both domestic and international issues.
- Experience will have been gained in highly reputable City, West End or regional firm or by way of a professional services tax background.
Personal attributes
- Must be an enthusiastic team player and have the skills to share knowledge with and assist in supervising more junior members of the team as well as to work alongside the partners in the department.
- Should have excellent communication skills to be able to deal confidently and professionally with existing, highly valued clients.
- Should be a self-starter who takes the initiative and enjoys taking responsibility.
- Must be intellectually astute and have at least a 2.1 degree backed up by very strong A level grades (or equivalent).
- Would ideally be a full STEP member or CTA qualified.
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your CV to Nikki Winks.
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