US Tax Associate Attorney (1-3 years Experience) – Hong Kong

Here at “International Tax Search” we have a fantastic opportunity for a newly or recently qualified US Tax Associate to take up a great opportunity to work for a leading international law firm in their Hong Kong office. The firm has an impeccable reputation and an exceptional working culture as well as offering the perfect blend of high profile work and a supportive environment to develop technically and build a successful career.

Their highly ranked wealth planning team has a number of market-leading partners who advise domestic and internationally based clients and their family offices in relation to trusts and tax, as well as estate and succession issues. They advise on all aspects of wealth structuring, using domestic and international trusts and foundations, private trust companies in local as well as offshore jurisdictions and they co-ordinate the acquisition of appropriate investments.

You will join the firm’s very specialised US Private Client and International Tax team. You will work alongside high calibre lawyers of the firm and due to the size of the team you will have very close contact to the teams Partners.

As an Associate you will advise high net worth individuals, their closely held businesses and their families on US and international tax, trust and estate planning. You will advise on all aspects of wealth structuring, using domestic and international trusts and foundations, private trust companies in the US as well as offshore jurisdictions and co-ordinate the acquisition of appropriate investments. You will focus on US estate planning, US taxation of trusts with US beneficiaries, US citizenship and green card matters including renunciation and relinquishment, cross-border charitable giving and certain US tax compliance including FATCA and the IRS Voluntary Disclosure programs.

You must have a LLM in Taxation from a highly ranking US College. You must already be admitted to practice law in the USA. You must be a 1-3 year US tax associate or equivalent. Must be willing to commit at least 3 years to living in Hong Kong with subsequent future opportunities to relocate to many of the firms global locations.

We are seeking to hear from only very high calibre professionals who are ambitious, driven and have a thirst for success. Should you feel that you fit our clients requirements then please apply immediately and we will subsequently arrange a time to have a confidential conversation with you.