Associate; PQE – Private Wealth & Tax

Associate (3-7 PQE) – Private Wealth & Tax

This is an exciting role that focuses on the delivery of complex UK and international tax and legal advice to internationally mobile individuals, their companies, trustees, and family offices. Strong UK tax technical skills are a requirement. The role involves collaborative working with other groups and departments within the Firm and its international offices.

The Private Wealth & Tax group works with a diverse range of institutions, companies, and high net-worth individuals managing and protecting their assets in the most tax-efficient manner. Many of the individuals we advise regularly are international, with personal wealth and business interests in numerous jurisdictions and sectors.

Our clients want to comply with their UK and international tax reporting and payment obligations while maximizing any available tax reliefs. They also want to preserve their privacy, protect their assets, realize value, and safeguard their reputation and family values. We work with them to navigate and balance these potentially conflicting objectives, providing bespoke and tailored solutions for each specific situation.

We do this against a backdrop of a dynamic and increasingly regulated world. Based in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with lawyers qualified in multiple countries and with significant experience advising across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Asia - we are well placed to support our clients with any tax issues.

The role will involve advising across the following areas: UK and international tax in the context of individuals as well as corporates; trusts; asset protection structuring; and lifetime planning for high-net and ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and their trustees.

• The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years PQE with experience in private wealth and specialize in personal tax, trusts, and international and domestic wealth planning.
• Experience gained at a leading personal tax practice at a reputable law firm.
• You will have strong knowledge of both onshore and offshore tax and have a comprehensive understanding of the law surrounding trusts and asset structuring in the UK and internationally.
• Good technical knowledge in tax and wealth planning with competent drafting skills.
• Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is desirable.
• Experience of the UK side of US/UK tax planning is desirable but absolutely not a pre-requisite.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills, in order to meet the demands of challenging and commercial internal and external clients, as well as dealing with competing priorities.
• High standards of care and service in a professional manner.
• The ability to build good relationships with clients, partners, fee earners, and business operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to meet the drafting and presentation aspects of the role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable, flexible with a common-sense approach.
• Takes responsibility for and attends to self-developments.
• Interest in undertaking business development activities both internally and externally.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfill their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.