Knowledge Lawyer (10+ PQE) - Private Wealth and Tax

Overview

Knowledge Lawyer (10+ PQE) – Private Wealth and Tax. Join to apply for the Knowledge Lawyer (10+ PQE) – Private Wealth and Tax role at Mishcon de Reya LLP. The Private Wealth & Tax group works with a diverse range of institutions, companies and high net-worth individuals managing and protecting their assets in the most tax-efficient manner. The department is based in London, with capabilities across international jurisdictions to support clients’ complex tax and wealth planning needs.

Many of the individuals we advise are international, with personal wealth and business interests in numerous jurisdictions and sectors. They include professional fiduciaries and private trustees, both in the UK and all major international financial centres. We work to help clients comply with UK and international tax reporting and payment obligations while maximising available tax reliefs, preserving privacy, protecting assets, realising value and safeguarding reputation and family values. We coordinate with local and international professional advisers, bankers and family offices to provide bespoke solutions tailored to each situation.

Based in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, with lawyers qualified in multiple countries, we are well placed to support clients with any tax issues and advise on formation, administration, taxation and governance of their structures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the practice group knowledge strategy, collaborating with KLs in the Private Department and the wider Firm to implement strategic knowledge visions.
• Coordinate, design, prepare and capture internal and client legal training (including online solutions where appropriate), alongside the Firm Academy.
• Collect, draft, maintain and update key precedents, know-how, and client guides, including automated document assembly, following the Firm’s house style.
• Monitor law and practice developments and provide horizon scanning updates to lawyers and clients.
• Leverage knowledge and technology to develop business opportunities and add value to key client relationships, bringing efficiencies to client service delivery.
• Deliver content for the Department’s communication strategy, including client alerts and articles in Mishcon and external publications.
• Provide targeted, strategic support to identify, leverage and implement new and emerging business development initiatives, with support from the BD team and fee-earners.
• Manage the Department’s knowledge pages on the Firm’s intranet (Mishcon Knowledge) and other know-how repositories.
• Work with Risk & Compliance and Partners to embed best practice and risk management across the Department and respond to regulatory changes.
• Respond to technical law and practice queries from fee-earners.
• Other general Knowledge Lawyer duties.

Skills/Experience

• Ideally 10+ years PQE and either a KL (PSL) already or switching from fee-earning but able to demonstrate KL skills and a track record of knowledge contribution.
• Deep tax law and practice and private client expertise.
• Strong business development and knowledge commercialisation experience.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritising and interpersonal skills.
• Good teamwork and the ability to work independently with self-motivation.
• Aptitude to embrace new ways of working and to work with emerging legal technology.
• Resilient and calm under pressure with an adaptable approach.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Sound operational knowledge of Microsoft programs.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key components of the role. You may be required to take on additional responsibilities as requested by your line manager.

About The Mishcon De Reya Group

The Mishcon de Reya Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm’s legal services. The group includes MDR Discover, MDR Mayfair, MDR ONE and MDRi, with the Mishcon Academy and MDR Lab supporting thought leadership and innovation. In 2024, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the flexible legal resourcing market and acquired a stake in Somos, a global group actions management business. We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace with an agile working culture and flexible working arrangements.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

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