Senior Private Client Tax Associate in London

The Firm

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP is an exciting dispute resolution and advisory law firm based in London. The firm uniquely integrates the expertise of leading solicitors and barristers, as well as specialist accountants and data scientists, to provide comprehensive solutions to complex legal challenges. Our Private Client team advises UHNW individuals, families, trustees and family offices on a range of issues relating to residence and domicile, trusts and family governance, philanthropy and succession planning, often within complex UK and international structures. We apply strategic judgment from the outset, bringing the highest levels of experience to planning and implementation. We work extensively with a trusted network of lawyers globally.

The practice is made up of incredibly high-calibre solicitors, accountants and barristers, including Emma Chamberlain, who is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading practitioners in this field.

The Role

Our Private Client team has seen exceptional organic growth in recent years, as we see increasing client demand from international UHNW clients for proactive tax planning and structuring advice. We are seeking an outstanding professional to join the team. This is a hands-on but technical role, focused on advising clients on complex tax matters relating to trusts, estates, and cross-border structuring and leading on implementation of projects.

You will work on sophisticated and complex client mandates, such as reviewing and optimising family holding structures, advising on trust establishment (including jurisdiction selection, trustee appointments, powers, etc.), and dealing with tax planning in response to legislative changes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners in a collaborative team, with exposure to a wide range of exceptionally rewarding private client work. This role would suit someone who is pragmatic, forward-thinking, and thrives in a varied role.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert tax advice on trusts, estates, and private client structures for HNW/UHNW individuals and families.
• Advising on cross-border tax issues, particularly for non-UK domiciled clients.
• Drafting and reviewing trust documentation to align with clients’ objectives.
• Managing client relationships and liaising with family offices and other professional advisers.
• Supporting the team on administration of estates.
• Dealing with the practical implementation of structures.
• Responding to client needs on a wider variety of family office issues.

Ideal Qualifications & Experience

• Strong academic qualifications from a highly regarded university (or equivalent).
• Qualified as a barrister or solicitor in the United Kingdom, ideally at least 5 years’ Call/PQE – or qualified accountant at Senior Manager level or above.
• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification would be preferable.
• Substantial experience in private client tax, trusts, estates, and probate.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in UK and international tax matters.
• Experience working with HNW/UHNW individuals and family offices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organisation skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Desire to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced and dynamic firm.
• Proactive with a hands-on attitude and an enthusiasm for engaging in a wide breadth of duties.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV (and cover letter if you wish). If you have any queries, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@jha.com. Please note: we will not accept applications or approaches from recruiters, regardless of prior or current terms of business with any recruitment agency. Any unsolicited profiles or names, in any format or channel, to any member of our firm, will be deemed to fall outside any terms and/or conditions with the company.