U.S. Tax Associate (2nd – 5th year) - U.S. Qualified at Withers

The role

This role is for a 2nd-5th year Associate to join the London-based U.S. Private Client and Tax team at Withers. The position will focus on advising international high net worth individuals and families on U.S. and international tax, trust, and estate planning matters.

What you'll do

Advise a broad mix of international high net worth individuals, families, family offices, their closely held businesses and investment structures on U.S. and international tax, trust and estate planning
Handle international trust and estate planning issues
Handle expatriation planning
Handle pre-immigration planning
Handle cross-border philanthropy
Handle passive and active investment structuring for both U.S. clients and non-U.S. clients wishing to invest in the U.S.

What we're looking for

Admitted to practice law in the U.S.

2nd – 5th year Associate

Juris Doctor preferred

LLM in taxation or law school concentration in tax and estate planning or practical experience

Experience researching and analysing Internal Revenue Code and Regulations provisions

Experience preparing technical advice memoranda

Experience drafting wills and trusts

Experience writing and speaking directly to clients

Prior work experience outside of the U.S., particularly London· nice to have

Desire to combine drafting work with tax planning covering a range of estate/gift, personal tax, corporate and partnership tax scenarios· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working (a minimum of 2-3 days per week on average in the office)

Flexible benefits package

Hiring contacts

recruitment@withers.com

U.S. Tax Associate (2nd – 5th year) - U.S. Qualified