Associate - Private Client

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • London
  • £85,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
This Top 100 law firm in the City is highly ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers for its Private Client work. This is an ideal place to advance your career if you are an Associate with experience advising international/private clients looking to join a prestigious, growing and dynamic team!The FirmThis is a highly rated Top 100 law firm known for being a brilliant place to work in both quality, opportunities and culture.Consistently recognised in the legal directories, the Private Client team is built on a reputation of excellence, offering trusted and long-standing service to clients.The firm has a collaborative, entrepreneurial and welcoming culture maintaining the professionalism and quality expected of a top-tier City practice.If you're ambitious and eager to develop your skills, this role will provide you with everything you need to do so and become the best lawyer you can be.The firm also takes a modern approach to everything they do with excellent IT infrastructure and flexible, hybrid working arrangements.The RoleThe team is seeking an Associate - Private Client (3-5 PQE) with experience dealing with international/off-shore clients to join the firm's City of London office.You'll be part of the highly regarded Private Client team working on technical legal and tax matters for international private clients.Responsibilities will include:
  • Providing technical legal and tax advice to both UK and non UK based international clients.
  • Advising clients moving to or leaving the UK.
  • Structuring and re-structuring wealth such as wills, trusts, and other companies that manage and preserve wealth.
  • Assisting with acquisition and disposal of UK assets (often property).
  • Drafting wills, trust deeds and related succession planning documents.
  • Coordinating with international advisors such as lawyers, accountants, trustees and corporate service providers.
  • Contributing to business development and promoting the practice.
You will start by managing high-level work independently with support from an award-winning team in an established and growing practice.Requirements
  • 3-5 years PQE in a leading private client practice with experience in international or cross-border matters.
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
  • STEP qualified, or willing to undertake STEP qualification.
  • Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities and academic background.
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary with bonus potential including schemes recognising referrals and client introductions.
  • 25 days' paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for life events and the option to purchase up to five extra days.
  • Comprehensive pension plan.
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one.
  • Life Assurance and income protection.
  • Enhanced parental leave entitlements.
  • Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, Pilates classes, subsidised gym membership.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career this Private Client Associate role is an exceptional chance to springboard your career to new heights.Apply now for consideration, or get in touch with Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Associate - Private ClientAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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