Partner – Private Client Practice

Partner – Private Client Practice (PCP) | Dubai

Location: Dubai, UAE

Practice Area: Private Client / Tax / Estate Planning

Experience: 8+ years

About the Role

• Our client is seeking to hire a Partner to lead and grow their Private Client Practice (PCP) in Dubai. The role involves driving the firm’s strategic vision in the Middle East, building a strong local presence, and delivering high-impact advisory to HNIs, family offices, and business families across India and the GCC region.
• This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone who can independently build, manage, and scale the Dubai practice, while collaborating closely with senior leadership in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Private Client & Tax practice in Dubai, focusing on estate planning, succession advisory, tax structuring, family governance, and wealth planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in the UAE, India, and broader GCC markets (Qatar, Bahrain, Dubai).
• Build and enhance the firm’s presence in the region by driving business development and client acquisition.
• Manage and execute complex cross-border mandates with seamless coordination with the India HQ.
• Provide strategic inputs to management on practice growth, resourcing, and market opportunities.
• Represent the firm in external forums, conferences, and private wealth networks.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Lawyer or Chartered Accountant (open to both).
• Experience: 8–15 years in private client advisory, estate planning, tax, structuring, or succession—preferably with a top-tier law firm, consulting firm, or boutique advisory practice.
• Exposure to the Middle East market is preferred; strong India-focused candidates open to relocation will also be considered.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to build a practice from scratch.
• Strong interpersonal, execution, and client-handling capabilities.
• Ability to work closely with senior management and influence decision-making.