Private Client Lawyer - Family Office in City of London

Job description

The client

A prestigious single-family office based in London is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join its lean and high-calibre team. This newly created role will report directly to the General Counsel and play a key role in advising the family office on a broad range of legal matters. The successful candidate will support a sophisticated and growing organisation with a multi-asset investment portfolio spanning public and private markets, real estate, and estate planning.

The role

• This lawyer will liaise with external advisors to oversee trust, foundation, and estate planning structures, and advise on charitable donations and grant agreements.
• They will assist the General Counsel in managing relationships with external legal, tax, and fiduciary advisors, while providing timely, pragmatic legal advice to principals and senior stakeholders.
• The role requires close coordination with internal teams across investments, finance, tax, HR, and philanthropy.

The ideal candidate

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor from a private client background with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier London law firm.
• They will have either in-house experience or from private practice with a private client background.
• This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute and discreet legal professional to take on a broad and impactful role within a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.

To express interest in this confidential opportunity, please reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn for a discreet conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2025

Profession type

Management

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