Private Client Associate - Lawyers in City of London

Job description

A leading Private Client team is seeking a Private Client Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its high-performing international practice. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to work with an elite client base on complex cross-border private wealth matters.

About the Role:

This position sits within a well-established Offshore Private Client group, working closely with Onshore and Disputes teams. You will deliver technical legal and tax advice to HNW and UHNW international clients (UK resident and non-resident) from a wide range of jurisdictions.

The work includes:

• Structuring UK and offshore wealth;
• Advising on trust and wealth-holding entity establishment;
• Cross-border succession planning and international Will drafting;
• Collaborating with international advisers (lawyers, accountants, trustees, family offices).

You will be joining a team with a strong partner bench and cross-disciplinary support, providing immediate exposure to high-quality matters and clients.

Recent Example Work Includes:

• Coordinating global estate planning for a multi-jurisdictional UHNW family, alongside trustees and advisers;
• Acting as lead counsel for an international financial executive on UK tax and cross-border compliance;
• Advising on global estate planning from both UK and US perspectives for long-term expats;
• Advising a Gulf-based multi-generational family on intergenerational wealth structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising international clients on E&W legal and UK tax matters;
• Supporting clients relocating to or departing from the UK;
• Structuring, restructuring, and acquiring assets (especially UK real estate);
• Drafting Wills, trust deeds, and related documentation;
• Providing ongoing strategic succession and estate planning advice;
• Liaising with international advisers and collaborating with internal teams;
• Leading client communication and project delivery;
• Contributing to business development and client relationship building.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3–5 years’ PQE with significant experience in offshore private client work;
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales;
• STEP qualified (or working towards);
• Strong understanding of tax, trust structuring, and succession planning for HNWIs/UHNWIs;
• Commercial awareness, technical ability, and client-focused mindset;
• Excellent written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive team.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus;
• Comprehensive pension and private healthcare schemes;
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days;
• Enhanced parental leave and life event support;
• Structured professional development and training opportunities;
• Regular team socials, wellness initiatives, and a supportive work culture.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Samuel Doughty for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English