London , US Qualified; JD Associate​/Tax Attorney; –PQE UHNW Private Client & Tax

Overview

London Based, US Qualified (JD) Associate / Tax Attorney (1–4 PQE) UHNW Private Client & Tax — London-based private client & tax practice in a leading international law firm. The role offers the opportunity to advise a sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists on complex cross-border matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers across the international Private Client & Tax division, focusing on:

• US and international trust and estate planning
• Expatriation and pre-immigration planning
• Cross-border philanthropy
• Structuring of passive and active investments for US and non-US clients investing in the US

The work is diverse, intellectually challenging, and offers exposure to an exceptional global client base.

• Admission to practice law in the US
• 1–4 years’ post-qualification experience (JD preferred)
• LLM in taxation, a law school concentration in tax/estate planning, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong skills in researching US tax law (e.g. Title 26 / IR Code),
• Preparing technical advice memoranda, and drafting wills and trusts
• Confident communicator, with experience advising clients directly
• Prior experience outside the US, ideally in London, is highly advantageous
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in office)
• Standard hours: 9:30am–5:30pm (flexibility required)
• Excellent salary and flexible benefits package

This is an outstanding opportunity for a US-qualified lawyer to join one of the world’s most respected private client practices in London.

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• Full-time

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