Private Client Offshore Associate (3-5 PQE)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: circa 90k + bonus
If you're a Private Client lawyer with international experience and you're looking to step into a role offering genuine responsibility, high-quality work and direct client exposure, this opportunity is worth exploring.
You’ll join a highly regarded Private Client Offshore team recognised by leading legal directories and known for advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families, family offices and trustees on complex cross-border matters. From day one, you’ll take ownership of sophisticated international private client work while benefiting from the support of an experienced team that includes multiple Partners, Senior Associates and specialist tax professionals.
The role offers a varied mix of wealth structuring, succession planning, trust work and international tax advisory matters. You’ll work closely with clients and advisers across multiple jurisdictions, helping implement solutions that are both commercially practical and technically robust. Recent matters have included advising international families on global estate planning, cross-border succession structures and international tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions.
Alongside the quality of work, you’ll be joining a firm known for its collaborative culture, long-term career development and strong work-life balance. The team works closely with Private Client, Disputes and other specialist practice areas, providing excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and build your profile.
What you’ll do
- Advise UK resident and non-resident international clients on private client, trust and tax matters
- Structure and restructure wealth-holding arrangements in the UK and offshore
- Draft wills, trust documentation and succession planning arrangements
- Manage asset acquisitions and disposals, including UK property matters
- Liaise with lawyers, accountants, trustees and advisers across multiple jurisdictions
- Build and develop relationships with existing and prospective clients
What you’ll need
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 3-5 years' PQE within a Private Client Offshore or International Private Client practice
- Experience advising HNW/UHNW international clients on cross-border matters
- Strong technical knowledge of trusts, tax and succession planning
- STEP qualification or willingness to undertake STEP studies
About the company
This opportunity sits within a leading London law firm with a long-established reputation in the private client market. The firm combines high-calibre work with a genuinely supportive culture, offering excellent professional development, competitive benefits and flexible hybrid working.
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Associate - Private Client Offshore (3-5 PQE) in City of London employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
Join a Legal 500-ranked firm that prioritises its employees and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture. As a Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression while engaging with high-profile clients on diverse and stimulating cases. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a respected team that values client relationships and professional development.
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