Private Client Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)

Our client is a mid-market London firm that is looking to engage a Private Client Professional Support Lawyer on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role is due to start ASAP; therefore, candidates should ideally be available immediately or at short notice. The firm operates a hybrid working pattern, with 2-3 days per week required in their London office. The private client team provide expert advice for a high-quality client base on UK tax and estate planning, trusts and trust administration. The successful individual can expect to provide high-level support to Lawyers and clients – driving the department’s knowledge management, innovation initiatives and legal updates.

Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining and updating internal legal resources, precedents and know-how materials; staying current on relevant legal developments and changes in tax and estate planning laws; providing technical legal support to fee-earners and research support on complex legal matters, likely including inheritance tax, international wealth management and trust law; delivering training sessions and seminars on legal updates; developing and maintaining a bank of best practice documents, checklists and guides; collaborating with Partners on developing client facing content including thought leadership articles, client briefings and newsletters; assisting in client-facing matters; ensuring that the team adheres to regulatory, compliance and risk management requirements relating to private client and private wealth matters

Requirements

Qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives; upwards of 4 years' PQE; strong background in private client law (specifically private wealth law), including tax, trusts, estates and succession planning; ideally available immediately or at short notice

Nice to have

Passion for improving processes and knowledge sharing; prior experience as a Professional Support Lawyer or Knowledge Development Lawyer in a Private Client/Private Wealth team