Job Description

Here at Mills & Reeve, we are looking to hire an experienced Private Client Solicitor into our growing international team in London, on a 6 month fixed term contract.

The role

We are looking for a solicitor, with 7 plus PQE, to join our growing international Private Client team based in London and offer support to our private client national service line (NSL).



This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the potential to extend for a further 6 months.



You will undertake a broad range of private client work predominantly for individuals with international connections, to include advising on pre immigration tax planning and departure tax planning, the remittance basis of taxation and statutory residence test, estate planning for non Long Term Resident individuals, global asset structuring, succession planning and family governance for international families, advising on the UK tax treatment of investment in the UK, including UK property holding structures, and advising on all aspects of offshore trust, estate planning and other related tax and fiduciary work.

The person

This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking law firm and our stats speak for themselves.



The firm has a significant private client NSL headed up by Deborah Clark. We have teams in each of our Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Leeds, Manchester and Norwich offices. The teams also work closely with colleagues in other areas such a corporate, real estate and family. Their workload is varied and of high quality including all aspects of personal tax, lasting powers of attorney, the formation, administration and restructuring of trusts, family investment companies and other onshore and offshore structures for UK tax planning, family and asset protection, together with succession planning for family business owners.

Skills & attributes

Technically strong with relevant experience Excellent written English and drafting skills Italian/French language skills would be advantageous Good research skills, including an ability to use online information sources Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers Negotiating skills Attention to detail Time and matter management skills
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!



Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

We're ambitious

- We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work

We're open

- We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right

We care

- We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet

We collaborate

- We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together

And finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.