Job ID:
46190
Published date:
2025-10-10
Summary
Salary: £70,000-£110,000
Location: London
Our client is a leading international professional services firm with a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions. Their Private Wealth & Tax group is seeking an experienced solicitor to join their London team, advising a diverse range of high net-worth clients on managing and protecting their assets in the most tax-efficient manner whilst navigating complex UK and international tax obligations.
Key highlights:
• Complex, high-value work for internationally mobile HNW and UHNW clients
• Cross-border practice spanning UK, Europe, Middle East, US, and Asia
• Collaborative working across multiple international offices and departments
• Sophisticated trust structuring, asset protection, and wealth planning matters
• Direct client contact with family offices, trustees, and professional advisers
• Excellent career development within a prestigious international firm
The Department
The Private Wealth & Tax group works with clients across major international financial centres, including those based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Asia. Many clients are internationally mobile, with personal wealth and business interests spanning numerous jurisdictions and sectors.
The team provides bespoke solutions for complex tax issues, helping clients comply with UK and international tax obligations whilst maximising available reliefs. You'll work closely with professional fiduciaries, private trustees, family offices, and international advisers to navigate legitimate tax mitigation, wealth preservation, asset protection, and family governance.
Key Responsibilities
• UK & International Tax Advisory: Advising on complex UK and international tax matters for individuals and corporates
• Trust Structuring: Trust structuring, administration, taxation, and governance across multiple jurisdictions
• Asset Protection: Designing asset protection structures for high net-worth families
• Wealth Planning: Lifetime planning and wealth planning for internationally mobile clients
• Cross-Border Coordination: Coordinating with local and international professional advisers, bankers, and family offices
• Bespoke Solutions: Providing tailored solutions across multiple jurisdictions
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with HNW/UHNW clients
• Business Development: Contributing to business development activities both internally and externally
• Technical Excellence: Staying current with UK and international tax developments and legislation
Essential Requirements
Experience & Qualifications: • 3-7 years PQE with strong private wealth and personal tax experience
• Leading practice background gained at a reputable law firm's personal tax practice
• Strong technical knowledge of both onshore and offshore tax
• Comprehensive understanding of trusts and asset structuring (UK and international)
Technical Skills: • Tax expertise across UK and international jurisdictions
• Trust law proficiency including structuring, administration, and governance
• Asset structuring knowledge for wealth preservation and protection • Competent drafting skills with excellent attention to detail • Cross-border coordination experience with international advisers
Key Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organisational and prioritising abilities • Relationship building skills with clients, partners, and colleagues • Proactive and resilient approach with ability to remain calm under pressure • Adaptable team player with common-sense approach to problem-solving • Commercial awareness and understanding of client business objectives
Desirable Skills: • STEP membership (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) • US/UK tax planning experience • Business development interest and experience • Multi-jurisdictional practice experience
What We Offer
Financial Package: • Competitive salary: £70,000-£110,000 (dependent on experience) • Performance-related bonus scheme • Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions • Professional membership fees covered including STEP and Law Society
Career Development: • Sophisticated, high-value work with HNW and UHNW clients • International exposure across multiple jurisdictions and offices • Clear progression pathways within a leading international firm • Professional development support including training and qualifications • Mentorship opportunities from experienced partners and senior practitioners • Business development support and networking opportunities
Additional Benefits: • Private healthcare and wellbeing programmes • Life assurance and income protection • Generous annual leave entitlement • Flexible working arrangements • Modern London office with excellent transport links • International collaboration opportunities • Employee assistance programme • Social activities and firm events
About the Firm
Our client is an established international professional services firm with a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions. With offices spanning key financial centres globally, the firm provides cross-border advice across corporate, dispute resolution, employment, innovation, private client, and real estate matters, serving an international community of high net-worth individuals and institutions.
Why they stand out: • International reach: Offices across major financial centres globally • Sophisticated client base: HNW and UHNW individuals, family offices, and institutions • Cross-border expertise: Strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities • Collaborative culture: Supportive team environment with international collaboration • Professional excellence: Commitment to delivering exceptional client service • Career development: Investment in professional growth and progression
Location & Working Arrangements
Location: London office with excellent transport connections Working Arrangements: Flexible working options available Team Environment: Collaborative, international team with supportive culture Client Base: HNW/UHNW individuals, family offices, trustees, and institutions across multiple jurisdictions Start Date: As soon as possible for the right candidate
Ready to Advance Your Private Wealth Career?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading international law firm where you'll handle sophisticated, high-value private wealth and tax matters for internationally mobile HNW and UHNW clients. With complex cross-border work, international collaboration, and excellent career development within a prestigious firm, this role offers the perfect platform for an ambitious private wealth solicitor to flourish.
Don't miss this opportunity to work on bespoke tax solutions across multiple jurisdictions whilst building relationships with family offices, trustees, and professional advisers. The successful candidate will enjoy intellectually challenging work, international exposure, and clear progression pathways within a firm that values technical excellence and client service.
Contact Details: Mara Watson Senior Recruitment Consultant M.watson@h-fts.com 0333 996 2882
Reference: 46190