Associate (US Tax)

About the role

Withers KhattarWong LLP, a Singapore law firm and member of Withers, is hiring an Associate (US Tax) for its Private Client & Tax division. The role suits a US-qualified tax and wealth planning lawyer who wants to join a large team of tax and private client practitioners in Singapore, many of whom are US qualified, and work with colleagues in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, New York and San Francisco.

Key responsibilities

• Advise high net worth individuals and their families on US and international tax, trust and estate planning, and on US expatriation and immigration issues.
• Advise on IRS Voluntary Disclosure programs.
• Advise on structuring investments into businesses and real estate, as well as into funds.
• Work with US and international trusts and foundations, private trust companies, holding companies and family offices.
• Advise on FATCA and CRS reporting issues.

Required profile

• Admitted to practice law in the US.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• LLM in taxation is preferable.

Required skills

• Strong commercial awareness and financial aptitude, with the integrity to handle highly confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Organised, detail-oriented and technically competent, with the initiative to think laterally.
• Team player with a flexible, self-motivated and goal-focused approach.