Private Client (Offshore) Associate - Top Tier Team

The Opportunity 

A Top Tier Team’s highly regarded Private Client Offshore team (Legal 500, Chambers ranked, and a STEP Employer Platinum Partner) is seeking an Associate to support the team’s continued growth and maintain the high standards of service delivered to clients. This is a full-time, permanent role.

About the Team

The Private Client Group (PC) comprises six distinct and successful teams: Onshore, Offshore (International), Disputes, Art & Luxury, Family, and Residential Property. Clients include high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, family offices, entrepreneurs, stewards of landed estates, charitable trustees, and executors, among others. The Team has one of the longest-standing and most trusted Private Client practices in the City and takes pride in the strong relationships and reputation established with clients.

This Associate position sits within the PC Offshore team (collaborating with PC Onshore and PC Disputes), providing technical legal and tax advice to international private clients (both UK resident and non-UK resident) across a wide range of matters, including:

• Structuring wealth in the UK or offshore.
• Advising on the establishment of trusts and other wealth-holding entities.
• Succession planning, including cross-border Will writing and technical tax advice.
• Implementing planning in collaboration with UK and international advisers, including lawyers, accountants, trustees, and corporate service providers.

The PC Offshore team includes six Partners, three Senior Associates, two Associates, a Tax & Trust Manager and Assistant, and shared Solicitor and Trainee support with the Onshore and Disputes teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated PC Offshore Associate to join a thriving practice. From the outset, the successful candidate will handle high-level work independently, supported by an award-winning team that fosters skill and practice development. 

About the Firm

Based in the heart of the City of London, the firm is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and approximately 400 staff members. Year-on-year growth is driven by the consistent success of the legal teams and the dedication of all staff.

The firm’s culture is recognised as one of the best in City law, centred on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Team members benefit from support for work/life balance, personal development, and the opportunity to build strong professional connections. Regular firm-wide social events, including annual ski and walking trips, contribute to a vibrant and inclusive workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Handling a range of offshore private client matters, including:

• Providing a full range of England & Wales legal and UK tax advice to international private clients (UK resident and non-resident).
• Advising international clients relocating to or departing from the UK.
• Project managing asset structuring and restructuring.
• Acquiring and disposing of UK assets, often property.
• Drafting Wills, trust deeds, and related documents.
• Advising clients on the implementation of succession planning strategies.
• Liaising with advisers in other jurisdictions.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the PC Onshore and Disputes teams.
• Acting as the day-to-day contact for clients on ongoing or new matters.
• Supporting the development of the practice through promotion of the firm and its services to existing and potential clients.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong experience in an offshore private client practice with international or cross-border matters involving HNW/UHNW clients.
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Ideally STEP qualified or willing to undertake STEP qualification.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Strong academic background with analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of professionalism and integrity.

Why Join?

• Competitive starting salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus additional leave for significant life events.
• Option to purchase up to five extra days of annual leave.
• Life Assurance and income protection scheme.
• Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives, including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships.
• Bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions.

The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal circumstances.