Associate (1st– 4th year US Qualified) - Private Client and Tax - US Team

Withers tech; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate to join its London-based US private client team. In this role, you will provide expert advice to high net worth clients on US and international tax, trust, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and drafting skills, along with excellent communication abilities. With a focus on collaboration and diversity, this firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Embrace the opportunity to work on complex legal matters while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the US.
• 1st–4th year Associate with JD and LLM in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise international high net worth clients on tax and estate planning.
• Draft legal documents and conduct legal research.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Wills and Trusts

Client Communication

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

LLM in Taxation

Job description

Associate (1st– 4th year US Qualified) - Private Client and Tax - US Team

Join to apply for the Associate (1st– 4th year US Qualified) - Private Client and Tax - US Team role at Withers tech.

This role involves advising high net worth individuals, families, and entities on US and international tax, trust, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will have strong legal and tax research skills, experience drafting wills and trusts, and excellent client communication abilities.

About Withers

Withers is a law firm focused on people and collaboration, supporting remarkable clients worldwide for over 125 years. We specialize in private client and private capital work, working closely with founders, investors, and family offices. Our culture emphasizes flexibility, initiative, and diversity, encouraging team members to be authentic and innovative.

Private Client and Tax Division – US Team

The division provides sophisticated legal advice to successful individuals and families globally, with a focus on trust, estate, and tax planning, including cross-border issues and investment structuring.

The Role

The Associate will join our London-based US private client team, advising international high net worth clients on US and international tax, trust, and estate planning. Responsibilities include research, drafting legal documents, and direct client communication.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the US
• 1st– 4th year Associate (preferably with a JD and LLM in taxation or related experience)
• Experience outside the US, particularly London, is preferred

Person Specification

• Strong research and drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to work on complex estate and tax planning

Additional Information

• Working hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, with flexibility
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days in-office)
• Competitive benefits package

For more information, please contact our recruitment team. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.