At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a prestigious firm to advise on tax, trust, and estate planning for high-net-worth clients.
- Company: Renowned international law firm with a strong Private Wealth practice in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to build client relationships.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth and business development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by providing tailored solutions to wealthy individuals and families.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE in Trust and Tax law with strong analytical and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Private Client lawyer of 3 or more years’ PQE to join and help continue to grow this Private Wealth practice of a prestigious international law firm in London. The firm’s international reach means that they deliver comprehensive, proactive, tailored and robust solutions to address every aspect of their clients’ needs.
The ideal candidate will already have a mixed Trust and Tax practice and will therefore be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of UK taxation affecting internationally mobile individuals and of all key principles of trust law and will have had a wide range of experience including:
- international and domestic tax, trust and estate planning for ultra-high net worth individuals and families;
- being able to advise on choosing between major offshore jurisdictions and structures, such as where PTCs act as trustees, reserved power trusts, foundations, private funds and partnerships;
- advising on succession issues including the law governing succession, single or multiple wills, UK inheritance tax (including business relief and the relevant property regime), life assurance and will drafting;
- being aware of the main issues affecting wealthy individuals who move between jurisdictions, including the UK statutory residency test;
- advising settlors, trustees, protectors and beneficiaries on matters of trust law including questions of interpretation of trust documents, duties of trustees and protectors and drafting all types of trust documents and documents effecting the reorganisation of trust assets;
- a working knowledge of charities would also be helpful.
The successful candidate will be expected to have strong academics, an analytical mind, good communication skills and enthusiasm. They will be expected to contribute to business development initiatives and build relationships with clients and contacts.
Private Wealth (Tax, Trust & Estates) lawyer 3 years’ PQE LONDON employer: Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment
Join a prestigious international law firm in London that values ambition and offers a dynamic work culture focused on professional growth. With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions for ultra-high net worth clients, the firm provides extensive training and development opportunities, fostering an environment where your expertise in tax, trust, and estate planning can flourish. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its rich legal heritage and diverse client base, making this an exceptional place to advance your career.
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Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
