Job Description

Private Client Solicitor – 4–6+ PQE

London

£85,000 to £110,000

A respected London law firm is hiring a Private Client Solicitor with 4–6+ years’ PQE.

You’ll join a team advising HNW and UHNW clients on UK and international matters. The work is complex, technical, and rewarding – ideal if you want to build on your expertise in a role with clear progression.

Salary: £85,000 to £110,000 depending on experience.

Key areas of work include:

• Will drafting and succession planning

• Setting up and maintaining wealth structures (trusts, foundations, FICs, partnerships)

• Inheritance tax planning and advising on reliefs, exemptions, and double tax treaties

• Cross-border succession planning and conflict of law issues

• Advice on tax residency, domicile, and personal tax (remittance basis, overseas workday relief)

• Guidance to trustees and beneficiaries on trust matters

• Capacity issues, including preparing and registering LPAs

• Philanthropic and impact investment structuring

• Compliance and transparency reporting (e.g. FATCA, CRS)

• Advice on UK residential property structures (CGT, IHT, SDLT, ATED, corporate tax)

• Broader private client and tax issues as they arise

What you’ll bring:

• 4–6+ years’ PQE in a recognised private client or tax team

• Strong understanding of HNW client needs

• Ability to manage complex technical work

• A client-focused, solution-driven approach

What you’ll get:

• Salary between £85,000 and £110,000

• High-quality work and exposure to international matters

• A clear path for development and progression

• Hybrid working and a collaborative team environment

Interested?
Apply now or contact Mara for a confidential conversation on 0333 996 2882 or email m.watson@h-fts.com