London
Associate
Tax
N/A
Wealth Management Associate
The Role
We are currently looking to recruit a mid-level Wealth Management
Associate to join the team. This represents an exciting opportunity
for the right individual. The Associate will be pivotal to the
continuing success of the London office particularly in relation to
cross-border initiatives and transactions for wealthy individuals,
family offices, trustees and financial institutions. This Associate
will have an important role, working closely with both the senior
associates and Partners in the team. Notwithstanding that, and perhaps
more importantly, we expect the Associate to have an immediate and
managing role directly with our clients and other offices across EMEA
and globally.
The role will be complex and wide-ranging, and will involve:
The Team
The Wealth Management group provides UK and international tax and wealth planning advice to some of the wealthiest individuals in the market, their family offices and leading trust companies and private banks. Wealth Management sits within the firm's wider Tax practice, comprising over 30 partners and 50 associates, and forms part of our cross-disciplinary Alternative Capital practice, which supports family offices and clients with their transactions using private capital.
Our Wealth Management team specialises in advising ultra-high net
worth individuals, family offices, trustees and banks on complex
cross-border tax and trust related issues, including advising high net
worth individuals on strategic tax planning and asset structuring,
advising on the establishment of family offices and their running and
investments, and advising on pre-litigation strategy and tax
investigations.
In particular, the team often advises on legal
and tax issues relating to the succession of substantial family owned
businesses and the creation of, or legal and tax issues that arise in
connection with, wealth holding structures.
The team advises non-UK domiciled individuals, including some who are
UK resident and some who are non-UK resident from Europe, the Middle
East and globally.
Some of the team accolades include:
Baker McKenzie's Wealth Management team is highly ranked in Chambers HNW Guide and Legal 500.
The team is well known for advising high net worth individuals and families on complex international matters. A source is quoted as stating "Baker McKenzie's forte is complexity," with another adding that, "There are very few firms that can do a global job and Baker McKenzie are one of them." "I was exceptionally impressed by Baker McKenzie," says an interviewee, before continuing: "They're super professional and you can really tell they're experts in the field." Chambers HNW
The team is "extremely strong and very proactive. Its breadth of knowledge particularly in respect of the interaction of legal and tax issues and also the important cross-border aspects is second-to-none". Other sources add "the team is always available to meet our deadlines and solves our issues and provides clear advice" and "this practice is unique because the team responds very fast, right to the point, and provides clear and helpful advice." Legal 500
The team has been described as "an extremely good team," who "do top-end, high quality work." A client commented that "They have some absolutely fantastic experience and really experienced people." Chambers Global Guide
Key Skills and Experience Required
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all or the majority of the following:
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie has a well-established Wealth Management practice and forms part of the multi-disciplinary Alternative Capital practice, with ambitious plans for growth. It is now a very exciting time to join this entrepreneurial and dynamic team which offers a range of opportunities to take your career to the next level.
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way.
In London you will be part of a 950 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, friendly and supportive.
The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of recent awards, including:
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To Apply
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