Private Client Associate

Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by Simpson Judge Ltd

£70,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Tier 1 - Private Client AssociateLocation: Central London - hybridSalary: £70,000+Experience: 2PQE+Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Private Client team in London. The practice is internationally recognised for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.RESPONSIBILITIES-Managing a broad and sophisticated Private Client caseload including Wills, estate and succession planning, complex estate administration, trusts and wealth structuring, and Lasting Powers of Attorney-Advising UK and international clients on cross-border tax, succession and wealth planning issues in conjunction with offshore advisers and the firm's global network-Supporting senior lawyers and partners on high-value, multi-generational planning and contentious trust and estate matters where required-Building and maintaining trusted client relationships, delivering pragmatic and technically robust advice-Working closely with colleagues across tax, real estate, corporate and family teams to provide a seamless private wealth offering-Proactive matter management including billing, WIP control and adherence to financial targets-Contributing to business development initiatives, thought leadership and profile-raising activities within the private wealth market-Assisting with the supervision and development of trainees and junior lawyersABOUT YOU-Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Private Client work gained at a recognised firm-Strong grounding in UK trusts, estate administration and succession planning, with an interest in international and cross-border matters-Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and landed or entrepreneurial families-STEP qualification (or working towards) strongly encouraged-Technically strong, detail-oriented and commercially aware, with excellent client-facing skillsBENEFITS-Competitive salary with discretionary bonus-Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility and agile working culture-Generous annual leave entitlement with additional firm-wide closure over the festive period-Private medical insurance and comprehensive wellbeing programme-Enhanced pension contribution and life assurance-Structured training programme with strong support for STEP and other professional qualifications-Access to high-quality international work and secondment opportunities-Transparent progression framework with clear pathways to Senior Associate and PartnershipHigh level of paralegal, administrative and knowledge support within a well-resourced teamIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:E