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    Associate (Solicitor, Private Client) (Permanent) - London, United Kingdom - Wedlake Bell LLP

    Wedlake Bell LLP
    Wedlake Bell LLP London, United Kingdom

    22 hours ago

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    Solicitor / Associate (NQ-4 PQE)- Art & Luxury

    Wedlake Bell's highly-regarded Art & Luxury practice ( Band 1 Chambers UK & HNW ) is seeking to recruit a Solicitor / Associate (ideally NQ-4 PQE)to join their market leading, internationally recognised team.

    This is a full-time, permanent position.

    Our specialist Art & Luxury practice advise a range of clients from artists, private collectors and international galleries through to governments, state institutions, museums, lenders, philanthropists and art fairs.

    They also have rich experience in other luxury assets such as collector cars, musical instruments, jewellery, wine, and watches.
    This Solicitor / Associate role will primarily focus on non-contentious matters which will involve a broad range of instructions including negotiating consignment and bailment agreements, drafting terms and conditions of business, advising on soft intellectual property (e.g. copyright and moral rights), anti-money laundering and banking documentation. In addition you may be required to assist with the contentious side of the practice from time to time (e.g. dealing with fakes and forgeries, protecting artists' rights, fraud, restitution etc.). This is a remarkable opportunity to join a top-tier practice in an exciting and constantly evolving field.

    We are seeking someone with an established commercial, IP, corporate, or banking law background (ideally NQ-4 PQE) with a willingness to broaden their skills into those other areas of law that hold an Art & Luxury market focus.

    A strong interest in art and/or other luxury collectibles is essential.
    Find out more about the Art & Luxury team here .

    Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes.

    We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members.

    Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.

    Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip), Delivering clear and high-quality legal advice on a range of arts and luxury matters, ranging in experience covering both transactional, advisory, and contentious issues;
    In addition the chosen candidate will be required to contribute to the Art & Luxury team's business development initiatives including thought leadership, drafting comments for press, attending client and firm events;
    Undertaking legal research and delivering findings in a manner that addresses the issue in hand is easily digestible for clients; Also advising galleries, dealers and other luxury good businesses on their commercial terms;

    ~ Advising lenders and borrowers looking to borrow money secured against art, cars and other luxury assets, including drafting facility letters, security documentation and liaising with counsel in foreign jurisdictions;

    ~ Advising artists, galleries, fashion houses and collecting societies on copyright, moral right, artists' resale rights, brand protection and intellectual property exploitation;

    ~ Drafting sales and purchase agreements of art, cars and other luxury assets and providing clients with assistance around due diligence, retention of title and delivery of the object (including ancillary documentation with shippers and customs);

    ~ Assisting governments with drafting of laws and regulations specific to the art and luxury market, considering best practice in other jurisdictions and implementing changes that make a positive economic and cultural impact;

    ~ Advising art market participants on the implementation of the anti-money laundering regulations.

    ~ Assisting financiers and private equity funds in the establishment of regulated offerings around luxury goods; Advising private collectors on the management of their collections.

    A background in a well-regarded legal practice, with experience in any commercial or asset-related transactional field (i.e. corporate, commercial, banking, IP etc) with a demonstrable interest in and desire to develop expertise in the Art & Luxury field.
    A relevant legal qualification - law degree, or legal post-graduate qualification in a related field;
    Strong academic history and the ability to "think outside the box" and analyse;
    While not essential, proficiency in another language will be of interest.
    Why Join the Art & Luxury Team at Wedlake Bell?

    ~ Competitive starting salary;
    ~ Comprehensive pension plan;
    ~25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events;
    ~ Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year;
    ~ Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme;
    ~ Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one;
    ~ Enhanced parental leave policies;
    ~ Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services;
    ~ Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; And a range of bonus schemes recognizing referrals and client introductions.
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