US Tax & Wealth Planning Associate — Singapore

Withers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Withers seeks an Associate (US Tax) in Singapore to join a leading wealth planning team advising clients on US and international tax, trust and estate planning. The role involves collaboration with US-qualified lawyers across offices to address expatriation, FATCA/CRS, and investment structuring.

The candidate should have 4–5 years of US tax experience, US bar admission, and preferably an LLM in taxation. Based in Singapore, you will work in a multi-jurisdictional environment with a global

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of US tax experience.
• Must be admitted to practice law in the US.
• LLM in taxation is preferable.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial aptitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on US and international tax, trust and estate planning.
• Assist with US expatriation and immigration issues and IRS disclosure programs.
• Counsel on structuring investments into businesses, real estate, funds, and cross-border holdings.
• Collaborate with US and international trusts, private trust companies, and family offices.

Skills

US tax

Tax planning

Client communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

US bar admission

LLM in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Withers seeks an Associate (US Tax) in Singapore to join a leading wealth planning team advising clients on US and international tax, trust and estate planning. The role involves collaboration with US-qualified lawyers across offices to address expatriation, FATCA/CRS, and investment structuring.

The candidate should have 4–5 years of US tax experience, US bar admission, and preferably an LLM in taxation. Based in Singapore, you will work in a multi-jurisdictional environment with a global