A leading global provider of wealth management, fiduciary, and corporate services is looking to hire a UK-qualified wealth management lawyer to join its London team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, and their advisors, delivering bespoke solutions across wealth structuring, succession planning, and asset protection. This is a contract role that will run for 6 to 12 months with the view to extend further.
What you’ll do:
* Provide strategic legal advice on trusts, estates, and wealth structuring, investment management and custody solutions.
* Support the development of tailored solutions for private clients, including cross-border considerations.
* Draft, review, and negotiate client agreements and related documentation.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with UK legal and regulatory requirements.
What we’re looking for:
* UK-qualified solicitor 3-5 (PQE) with experience working in private practice or an in-house financial services or a related industry, with specific experience gained supporting investment management and custody services.
* Strong understanding of trusts, estates, and tax implications.
* Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.