London Based, US Qualified (JD) Associate / Tax Attorney (1–4 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 Role

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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

About Lex Exec

Lex Exec is a specialist recruitment partner to the private client legal sector. We work exclusively with ambitious lawyers and leading firms in London, helping to connect talent with opportunity at the highest level.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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