Private client Lawyer

A leading independent German law firm is looking to strengthen its Private Clients practice in Dusseldorf, and is seeking an experienced Lawyer to advise on complex national and international business and wealth succession planning matters. Candidates at Non-Equity Partner level will also be considered.

The team advises family-owned businesses, foundations and private clients on a broad range of succession planning matters. Its work encompasses inheritance law, family law, corporate law and tax law, with a particular focus on the legal and tax aspects of business succession and private wealth planning. The practice offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates, collaborating closely with colleagues across practice areas and jurisdictions.

Your Profile:

• Several years of relevant professional experience advising on inheritance, family, corporate and tax law matters, ideally with at least three years of experience.
• Strong academic results in the German State Examinations in Law. A doctorate and/or an international postgraduate qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• A strong understanding of commercial and economic issues, particularly in the context of business succession and wealth planning.
• Excellent English language skills and the ability to advise sophisticated clients on complex legal matters.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a confident and professional manner.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, sound commercial judgement and the ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for client matters.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, combined with flexibility and a high level of commitment.

The Opportunity:

• A friendly, collegiate and supportive working environment within an established independent German law firm.
• Sophisticated national and international mandates involving complex business and wealth succession planning.
• Direct client contact and early involvement in challenging advisory projects.
• Close collaboration across practice areas, offices and an international network of partner firms.
• A high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to develop your own professional profile.
• An attractive remuneration package and a range of additional benefits.
• Individualised training and professional development opportunities.
• Clear career progression, with opportunities to join at Senior Associate or Non-Equity Partner level.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of an established practice serving entrepreneurial families, business owners and private clients.