International Private Client Associate

International Private Client Associate | 2 - 4 years' PQE | London | Top 50 Law Firm

This is a standout opportunity to join a fast-growing, full-service Top 50 UK firm with a rapidly expanding Private Client practice, where you'll work on high-quality matters, advise prestigious clients and enjoy a clear progression pathway.

If you are an ambitious Private Client solicitor with international experience ready to take the next step in your career, this is a role not to be missed.

The Firm:

A Top 50-ranked law firm that has been through a phase of growth over the last 2 years, particularly with no signs of slowing down. The firm holds significant rankings across their principal practice areas of Private Client, Real Estate, Corporate and Dispute Resolution.

They're known for a collegiate culture where everyone is encouraged to achieve their goals and seize opportunities to progress their career.

Rightly deserving of their ranking in the Top 10 law firms to work for (combining ambition with a genuine focus on wellbeing, diversity and career development) this is a brilliant place to hone your skills and progress your career.

The International Private Client Team:

The team is a highly regarded and collaborative department offering wide-ranging expertise across estates and private property, tax planning and family matters. With lawyers across the team from major City, national and international firms.

The international private client team has a clear strategic focus on cross-border estate planning, UK tax advice, and advisory work for HNW.

The team works with high-net-worth individuals, trustees, business owners and family offices on cross-border tax, succession and wealth planning, and related private client disputes - offering diverse, substantive work with real client impact.

As the team and firm continue to grow, they are seeking an experienced Private Client Associate to join this highly regarded team, where you will help drive further success and growth within the sector.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning team dealing with prestigious clients and high-quality offshore Private Client work. Advising private banks, international trust companies, HNW individuals and families and even overseas law firms!

The role itself is highly rewarding, covering a varied caseload focused on cross-border wills, succession and estate planning.

You will advise on a broad range of International (European) Private Client matters, including the drafting and negotiation of Wills, trusts, deeds and associated documentation, the preparation of tailored advice notes and correspondence, and the administration of complex cross-border estates.

Alongside this, you'll have the opportunity to advance and build your profile. With the scope to take on greater responsibility for business development as your career progresses, contributing to both your success and the growth of the team.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Be part of a dynamic, market-leading firm, where you will be advising and acting in high-profile cases.
• Work alongside highly regarded partners and senior lawyers with national reputations and proven expertise in International Private Client.
• Advise an impressive client base spanning HNW individuals & families, private banks, trust companies and oversea law firms.
• Driven equal opportunities for all communities, recognised for its supportive culture, diversity and commitment to professional development.
• Benefit from a transparent career pathway with genuine opportunities for progression.

Requirements:

• Be an experienced International Private Client lawyer, with 2-4 years' PQE gained at a reputable legal firm.
• Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, combined with a flexible approach to meet urgent client and court deadlines.
• Commercially minded, able to provide strategic, practical advice while maintaining outstanding client service.
• Proven ability and enthusiasm for future career progression and business development.

This International Private Client Associate role is a career-defining opportunity within a Top 50 UK law firm, offering the chance to work with high-profile clients across a varied caseload of Private Client matters. With opportunities to develop your skills, gain exposure to business development and build a foundation for future career progression within the firm.

Apply now for immediate consideration of contact JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.