Job Descrption
Private Client and Tax Associate (1-3 PQE)
We are currently recruiting for an Associate to join our Private Client and Tax team in London!
A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future.
Private Client and Tax Division
Today, we are the only global law firm dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. Our team of experienced private client solicitors continually look for opportunities to... ensure we have a strong presence in the locations where our clients live, work and invest.
This practice generates approximately 55% of the partnership's revenues and is the largest in the world with over 300 people. We advise on domestic and international tax, estate planning, succession and mental capacity laws in Europe, the US and Asia.
The Role
The role will cover a mixed caseload involving all aspects of tax, domestic and international wealth planning and trusts.
Other key accountabilities will include:
• UK personal tax advice for both domestic and international families on their succession and tax planning using wills, corporates, partnerships, trusts and other structures.
• Delivering high quality professional services with a focus on UK tax.
• Advice to settlors, fiduciaries and beneficiaries regarding the establishment and management of offshore structures.
• Managing clients' affairs effectively and profitably through delivery of own case load.
• Building and maintaining a network of intermediaries and enthusiasm for developing business.
• Actively working on business development with domestic and international clients.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job and, as such, the role may include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Key skills and experience
• Candidates must be 1-3 PQE
• Be admitted to practice as a solicitor in England & Wales
• Previous experience of private client, wealth structuring and tax advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective team player
• A willingness to take responsibility and ability to form strong working relationships across all areas of the practice and the firm
• An enthusiastic and engaged attitude with excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style
• Ability to communicate and handle client contact (both internal and external) from the outset
The essentials
• 9.30am – 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• Primarily office based, but homeworking encouraged
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