International Private Client Associate/Senior Associate - Leading London Firm

Overview 

Hunters Legal is working with a Leading London Firm to recruit an Associate into its highly regarded Private Client International team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading private client practice advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international individuals, families and family offices on complex cross-border wealth and succession planning matters.

The wider Private Client group is one of the most established and respected in the City and comprises specialist teams across private client advisory, disputes, family, art & luxury assets and residential property. The firm is recognised in the legal directories and is known for delivering sophisticated advice to an international client base with complex personal, tax and succession planning requirements.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and growing team working closely with colleagues across the wider private client practice to deliver strategic and commercially focused advice to international clients across multiple jurisdictions.

The Role

The role will involve advising international private clients, both UK resident and non-UK resident, on a broad range of private wealth and succession planning matters, including:

• International wealth structuring.
• Establishment and restructuring of trusts and wealth-holding entities.
• Cross-border succession and estate planning.
• Drafting Wills and trust documentation.
• UK tax and legal advice for internationally mobile clients.
• Advising clients moving to or leaving the UK.
• Acquisition and disposal of UK-based assets.
• Coordinating with international advisers including lawyers, accountants, trustees and family offices.

The role offers early responsibility and direct exposure to sophisticated international private client work, with strong support from an experienced and highly regarded team.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Advising international private clients on cross-border wealth and succession planning matters.
• Drafting Wills, trust deeds and related documentation.
• Managing and coordinating complex structuring and restructuring projects.
• Liaising with international advisers and professional intermediaries.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider private client and disputes teams.
• Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients on ongoing matters.
• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Strong experience gained within a recognised international or cross-border private client practice.
• Experience advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients.
• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Strong technical understanding of private client and succession planning matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach.
• A strong academic background.
• STEP qualification, or a willingness to undertake STEP studies, would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative private client team undertaking high-quality international work within a supportive City environment. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure, meaningful responsibility and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

The firm is widely recognised for its positive culture, commitment to professional development and emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Life assurance and income protection
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and gym subsidies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional days

Diversity & Inclusion

The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.