Job Description
Directories-listed Private Client department in London is seeking to recruit a Private Client (Offshore) lawyer of 3 or more years’ PQE.
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The team’s clients include:
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HNW and UHNW individuals and families
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• family offices
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• entrepreneurs
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• stewards of landed estates
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• charitable trustees
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• and, executors, amongst others.
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This role sits within the PC Offshore team (with collaboration across PC Onshore and PC Disputes), delivering technical legal and tax advice to international private clients (both UK resident and non-UK resident) from a broad range of jurisdictions on matters including:
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structuring wealth in the UK or offshore;
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• advising on the establishment of trusts and other wealth-holding entities;
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• succession planning, including cross-border Will writing and providing technical tax advice;
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• and, implementing that planning in collaboration with UK and international advisors (incl. lawyers, accountants, trustees, and corporate service providers).
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The role involves working on a range of offshore private client matters, including:
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• providing a full range of E&W legal and UK tax advice to international private clients (UK resident and non-resident);
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• advising international clients either moving to or leaving the UK;
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• project managing the structuring and re-structuring of assets;
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• acquiring and disposing of UK assets (often property);
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• drafting Wills, trust deeds, and associated documents;
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• providing ancillary advice to clients to help implement their succession planning strategies;
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• liaising with advisers in other jurisdictions;
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• working closely with colleagues in the PC Onshore and Disputes teams;
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• developing the practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated PC Offshore lawyer to join a thriving practice. From day one, you will manage high-level work independently, supported by a team that offers opportunities to enhance your skills and practice.
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