Private Wealth Tax Associate

Join a leading, top-tier ranked Central London law firm with a market-leading Private Client and Tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to Legal Director-level tax lawyer with strong personal and international tax experience to advise on complex, high-value matters for an outstanding domestic and international client base.

The team advises UHNW and HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, international families, family offices, trustees and business owners on the full spectrum of UK personal tax, with a particular emphasis on cross-border and international matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising UHNW and HNW individuals, families and trustees on income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax planning.
• Advising on UK tax residence, the Statutory Residence Test, split-year treatment and treaty residence.
• Advising on the post-April 2025 regime, including the FIG regime, transitional reliefs and residence-based inheritance tax.
• Delivering pre-arrival and pre-departure planning for clients relocating to or from the UK.
• Advising on the UK tax treatment of offshore trusts, settlor-interested structures and international holding arrangements.
• Applying double taxation treaties and resolving cross-border tax issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries, voluntary disclosures and tax compliance matters where required.
• Working closely with overseas lawyers, accountants, trustees, private banks and family offices.
• Managing client relationships and running complex matters from instruction to completion.
• Supervising, developing and mentoring junior members of the team.

WHY JOIN?

• Join one of London's most highly regarded Private Client and Tax teams, consistently ranked at the top of the legal directories.
• Work on high-profile, technically demanding personal and international tax matters for an exceptional client base.
• Be part of a firm known for its entrepreneurial, forward-thinking culture and willingness to do things differently.
• Collaborate with leading specialists across Private Client, Tax, Disputes, Real Estate and Corporate.
• Clear pathway to Legal Director and Partner for the right candidate.
• A strong investment in technical training, knowledge development and long-term career progression.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE in Personal Tax, Private Client or Private Wealth, gained at a leading law firm or Big 4 / boutique tax practice.
• Strong technical expertise in UK personal taxation, particularly income tax, CGT and IHT.
• Substantial experience advising on residence, the Statutory Residence Test and double taxation treaties.
• A sound working knowledge of the post-April 2025 regime and its implications for internationally mobile clients.
• Experience advising on offshore trusts and international wealth structures.
• Confidence working on multi-jurisdictional matters alongside overseas advisers.
• Excellent drafting, communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous.

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary and discretionary performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Hybrid working with a flexible approach to office attendance
• Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including an employee assistance programme and mental health support
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
• Support with professional qualifications, including CTA and STEP
• Active social, pro bono and community engagement programmes