Private Client Senior Associate

Opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a leading Private Client & Tax team at a top City firm.

The Firm Our client is a dynamic, multifaceted London law firm advising a diverse and entrepreneurial client base.

They work with an impressive range of clients, from cutting-edge startups and global corporations to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and household names.

Renowned for their sector expertise, particularly across technology, media, entertainment, finance, and sport, the firm combines specialist knowledge with full-service capability to deliver tailored, commercially focused advice.

The Team The Private Client & Tax Group is a key part of the firm’s broader Private Capital offering and is highly regarded for its work with an international and high-calibre client base.

The team advises high-net-worth individuals, trustees, family offices, financial institutions, and business owners, often on complex, cross-border matters.

They have particular expertise advising clients with connections to the US and the Middle East, as well as those in the technology, media, and entertainment sectors.

The Role This firm is looking to make a Senior Associate level hire to join their Private Client & Tax team.

You will work on a broad range of sophisticated and high-value matters, advising a prestigious client base while collaborating closely with a supportive and well-respected team.

Key areas of involvement include:

Drafting wills and advising on succession planning, including trust and wealth structuring (onshore and offshore) Advising on inheritance tax, including reliefs, exemptions, and strategic planning Cross-border succession planning and coordination with international counsel Advising on tax residency, domicile, and personal tax matters (including remittance basis and CGT) Supporting trustees and beneficiaries, including trust structuring and restructuring Advising on mental capacity matters, including lasting powers of attorney Philanthropy, charitable giving, and impact investing Compliance and regulatory matters affecting individuals and trustees UK residential property structuring and associated tax considerations (including ATED and SDLT) General private client and tax advisory work

Requirements

5+ years’ PQE within a reputable Private Client team Strong technical expertise across private client and tax matters

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus High-quality, complex work Clear progression opportunities Hybrid working

To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.