5 years + PQE in private wealth/private client work Comfortable managing client relationships and running matters with an appropriate degree of autonomy Interested in complex, high-value and cross-border work Commercially minded and intellectually curious
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The role
Trowers & Hamlins is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 5 years of PQE to join their Private Wealth team in Exeter. This role focuses on complex, high-value matters for wealthy individuals and families, including international structuring, succession planning, and tax-efficient wealth preservation.
What you'll do
Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees
Work on complex estate, succession and asset protection planning
Deliver tax-efficient wealth structuring for UK and international clients
Advise on residence, domicile and cross-border planning matters
Draft wills, including sophisticated tax and trust structures
Support clients with international connections
Collaborate with specialist lawyers across tax, corporate, real estate and dispute resolution teams on multi-disciplinary matters
Build trusted client relationships and play an active role in business development
Develop your own profile within a nationally recognised private wealth practice
Creation of onshore trusts including drafting and advising
Probate planning and Estate Administration
Handle Powers of attorney
Handle Court of Protection matters
Supervision, training and development of junior legal staff
What we're looking for
5 years + PQE in private wealth/private client work
Comfortable managing client relationships and running matters with an appropriate degree of autonomy
Interested in complex, high-value and cross-border work
Commercially minded and intellectually curious
A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and clients
Experienced in advising on tax, trusts and succession planning matters· nice to have
STEP qualified or working towards qualification· nice to have