Associate, International Structuring

Ladd & Co.; George Town; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd & Co. is seeking an Associate for its International Structuring practice in George Town, Malaysia. The role involves managing structuring workstreams, designing holding architectures, and coordinating with external advisers. Ideal candidates should have 3–6 years of relevant experience in private client tax advisory or international tax practice. Precision and discretion are key, as the role requires handling highly confidential client matters while ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' relevant experience at a leading advisory firm, investment bank, or principal investor.
• Demonstrated workstream ownership on live transactions or mandates.
• Strong technical foundation in the relevant practice area.

Responsibilities

• Own structuring workstreams under senior supervision.
• Design holding architectures and draft structuring memoranda.
• Coordinate with external counsel and tax advisers.

Skills

Private client tax advisory

Trust services

International tax practice

Cross-border execution

Job description

The firm is recruiting an Associate to its International Structuring practice. Associates own structuring workstreams under senior supervision — designing holding architectures, drafting structuring memoranda, coordinating with external counsel and tax advisers across multiple jurisdictions, and managing ongoing compliance for existing structures.

The work spans private wealth structuring, corporate holding architecture, real estate ownership, and cross-border investment vehicles. The role demands precision, jurisdictional fluency, and the discretion to manage highly confidential client matters.

Suited to candidates with prior experience in private client tax advisory, trust services, or international tax practice at a major firm.

Requirements

• 3–6 years' relevant experience at a leading advisory firm, investment bank, or principal investor
• Demonstrated workstream ownership on live transactions or mandates
• Strong technical foundation in the relevant practice area
• Cross-border execution experience preferred
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction