US Lawyer

Wahed Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wahed Inc. is looking for a US Lawyer to lead the development of its estate planning services under the iWill brand. This role focuses on creating legally compliant frameworks for Wills, trusts, and tax planning. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, an active U.S. legal license, and experience in estate planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to build a new business area, directly impacting Muslim communities seeking faith-aligned financial services.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree and active legal license in at least one US state.
• Membership in trusts and estates professional bodies is beneficial.
• Strong experience in Wills, estate planning, and probate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of iWill and advise on legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver legal services such as Wills and estate planning.
• Support development of Shariah-compliant solutions for US estate planning.

Skills

Juris Doctor degree

Active license to practice law

Strong experience in Wills and estate planning

Good understanding of US estate tax

Strong legal drafting skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

About I Will Solicitors Ltd

I Will Solicitors Ltd, is a subsidiary of Wahed. It specialises in private client work, including Wills, inheritance tax planning, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and related work. I Will Solicitors Ltd is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is dedicated to providing specialist quality advice to our clients and are particularly well known forthe drafting of Shariah compliant Islamic Wills in the UK.

Job Brief

The US Lawyer will lead the legal development and establishment of Wahed’s US private client offering, with a particular focus on Wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, and Islamic legacy planning.

The role will be responsible for helping design and launch a legally compliant, client-focused, and scalable US estate planning service under the iWill brand. This includes developing the legal framework, drafting core documents, advising on state-specific requirements, supporting regulatory setup, and helping build the operating model for a new legal service line.

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to do more than advise from the sidelines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help build a new business area from scratch, directly contributing to Wahed’s mission of making faith aligned financial and legacy planning accessible to Muslim communities.

Job Responsibilities

US Legal Presence & Launch Strategy

• Lead the legal work required to establish iWill, helping Wahed build a compliant and scalable US private client legal offering.
• Advise on appropriate legal structures, licensing requirements, regulatory considerations, and state‑by‑state requirements for launching estate planning services in the US.
• Work closely with Wahed leadership to shape the launch roadmap, service model, and legal operating framework.

Wills, Probate, Trusts & Estate Planning

• Develop and deliver legal services relating to Wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and wider estate planning matters.
• Draft, review, and maintain client‑facing legal documents, templates, precedents, workflows, and guidance notes.
• Ensure all services are legally robust, client friendly, and suitable for Muslim families seeking faith aligned legacy planning.

Islamic Estate Planning & iWaqf Development

• Support the development of Shariah conscious estate planning solutions that align with US legal requirements and Islamic inheritance principles.
• Advise on charitable legacy planning, waqf inspired structures, donor advised arrangements, charitable trusts, and planned giving solutions.
• Help position iWill as a trusted service provider for clients seeking to protect their families and leave a meaningful legacy.

Tax, Risk & Regulatory Advisory

• Provide legal input on federal and state estate tax, gift tax, trust administration, probate, and inheritance planning considerations.
• Identify legal, regulatory, tax, and operational risks and recommend practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Work with external counsel and advisers where required to ensure compliance across relevant US jurisdictions.

Business Building & Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with product, compliance, operations, marketing, technology, and customer experience teams to build a scalable legal service.
• Help design efficient client journeys, digital workflows, internal policies, and operational processes for iWill and iWaqf.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, community education, and go to market activity for the US estate planning offering.
• Work with the iWill Solicitors leadership in the UK to grow and develop the business.

Job Specification

Experience & Technical Skills

• Juris Doctor degree and active licence to practise law in at least one US state.
• Membership in relevant trusts and estates professional bodies, Bar sections, or estate planning councils.
• Strong experience in Wills, estate planning, probate, estate administration, trusts, and private client advisory.
• Good understanding of US estate tax, gift tax, trust structures, inheritance planning, and succession matters.
• Strong legal drafting skills, including experience preparing Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate documents, and estate planning materials.

Commercial & Strategic Capabilities

• Ability to work in an early stage, build from scratch environment with a high level of ownership.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to translate legal analysis into practical business recommendations.
• Comfortable creating legal processes, service models, templates, and workflows for a new legal offering.

Collaboration, Communication & Execution

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients, non lawyers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise, execute, and manage ambiguity in a fast moving environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, product, compliance, operations, marketing, and external advisers.

Why This Role Matters

As the US Lawyer for iWill, you will be more than a legal adviser - you will be a key builder of Wahed’s US legal presence. Your work will help shape a new platform for Islamic estate planning, probate, trusts, tax planning, and charitable legacy giving in the United States.

This is an opportunity to combine legal expertise, entrepreneurship, and community impact by building a purpose driven service from the ground up with the backing of Wahed’s global Islamic finance platform.