Private Client Associate 3-4 PQE

Private Client Associate 3-4 PQE - London A leading UK and international firm seeks a talented Private Client Associate to join their highly regarded team in London. THE FIRM The firm has established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly technology, private wealth, shipping and real estate. Their lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade. The firm's broad international focus is supported by well-established links with law firms throughout the world. Despite their size and international reach, the firm are conscious that culture and close working relationships are vital assets and are determined to maintain these as they expand. With an impressive client base, excellent learning and development opportunities and a friendly culture that is second to none, this firm are building and maintaining an extremely progressive business. THE TEAM The Private Client and Tax team is dedicated to private wealth advice, UK and international tax planning and asset protection, advising individuals, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries. The team has the support of leading practitioners from a number of practice areas across the firm, when required to provide a seamless service. The team offers a range of services from personal wealth management, UK and international tax planning and asset protection to advising individuals, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries on their clients' diverse issues. There are traditional private client lawyers as well as specialist advisors in domestic estate planning, international tax and structuring, contentious trusts and estates, charity matters and court of protection and deputyship work. THE OPPORTUNITY The successful candidate will join an award-winning team dedicated to private wealth advice, UK and international tax planning and asset protection, advising individu dedicated to private wealth advice, UK and international tax planning and asset protection, advising individuals, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries. The team has the support of leading practitioners from a number of practice areas across the firm, when required.als, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries. The team has the support of leading practitioners from a number of practice areas across the firm, when required. REQUIREMENTS * The successful candidate will have private client experience in domestic and ideally international work in both trust and tax matters. * To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the division. To contribute to the successful development of the firm in line with the team's business plan and firms' commonality of purpose. * To deliver a high quality technical and commercial legal service ensuring personal compliance with quality standards and professional ethics. * To be an ambassador for the firm at all times and always promote it in a positive light * To achieve the competencies for an Associate relevant to level of experience (i.e. 3-4 years' experience). * STEP qualification or part qualification would be preferred, as would some international experience * To be able to contribute to the efficiency of matter management by being thorough, proactive and following processes and to take ownership of his/her area of the matter. To use his/her initiative to think through and research issues, identify problems and design solutions for review; to take matters forward once approved. * To produce detailed and accurate work, maintaining an overview of the matter. * To demonstrate clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, focusing on the key points in a structured manner and presents a reasoned argument in a clear, logical and persuasive way. OTHER INFORMATION - Salary circa £75k+ - Hybrid working BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.