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

Company: Withersworldwide
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

Join a landmark private client and tax practice advising high net worth individuals and families on U.S. and international tax, trust, and estate planning. You’ll work closely with cross-border teams to deliver sophisticated solutions, from expatriation planning to cross-border philanthropy. The role combines drafting, research, and direct client communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a chance to shape sophisticated advisory work for an international client base.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working (minimum 2–3 days in the office)
  • Flexible benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Advise international high net worth individuals and families on U.S. and international tax, trust, and estate planning
  • Research and analyze Internal Revenue Code and Regulations provisions
  • Prepare technical advice memoranda
  • Draft wills and trusts
  • Communicate directly with clients
  • Support cross-border and expatriation planning, and investment structuring for U.S. and non-U.S. clients

Key requirements

  • Admitted to practice law in the U.S.
  • 2nd–5th year Associate (preferably with a Juris Doctor)
  • LLM in taxation or tax-focused law degree / practical experience
  • Prior work experience outside the U.S., particularly London
  • Desire to combine drafting with tax planning across estate/gift, personal, corporate, and partnership tax scenarios
  • Strong client-facing communication
  • Cross-border collaboration
  • Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Researching and applying Internal Revenue Code and Regulations
  • Technical memo drafting
  • Wills and trusts drafting

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Posted: October 1st, 2026