Wealth Management Associate

Overview

In this role, you will support high‑value, cross‑border wealth planning for international clients, with immediate client engagement and collaboration across EMEA and global offices. You will work closely with Partners and senior associates to deliver UK and international tax planning, liaise with overseas teams, and drive business development. The position emphasizes client relationships, knowledge sharing, and representation at high‑profile conferences. You will help shape cross‑border wealth strategies within a leading, globally connected firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise internationally mobile clients on planning structures and cross‑border tax transactions for high‑value individuals and institutions
• Develop and nurture client relationships and expand the existing client base
• Collaborate with colleagues in overseas offices (Zurich, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore, Miami, New York)
• Foster cross‑department collaboration within the London office (Litigation, Employee Benefits, Tax)
• Represent the firm at the International Annual Tax and Trust conference and other speaking engagements
• Engage in business development and promote the firm to generate new work
• Supervise junior lawyers and trainees, and share knowledge within the team

Key requirements

• Qualified wealth management associate or tax advisor with UK tax planning experience for international UHNW individuals and their family offices
• Strong knowledge of taxation for UK resident non‑UK domiciliaries and international tax planning
• Experience at a London or leading regional law firm (or accountancy firm) with focus in this field
• Excellent drafting and technical skills; client‑facing capabilities and commercial mindset
• Ability to work independently with initiative, maturity, gravitas and a client‑first service orientation
• Strong relationship‑building skills with diverse clients; proven business development experience
• High work standards and outstanding communication; able to adapt style for different audiences
• Comfort working in a global, collaborative environment and with cross‑border teams

• Client‑facing excellence
• Commerciality and business development
• Strong communication and drafting
• UK tax planning for international clients
• Taxation of UK resident non‑UK domiciliaries
• Cross‑border tax transactions

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