Our client is a major international law firm with a highly regarded wealth planning team.  It has a number of market-leading partners who advise domestic and internationally based clients in relation to trusts and tax, as well as estate and succession issues.  It advises on all aspects of wealth structuring, using domestic and international trusts and foundations, private trust companies in local as well as offshore jurisdictions.

Due to internal growth it is now seeking a US qualified tax and wealth planning lawyer for a junior associate position in Hong Kong.  The successful candidate will join a well established team of tax and private client practitioners in Hong Kong.

You will advise  an impressive list of clients including high net worth individuals on US and international tax, trust and estate planning issues as well as on US expatriation and immigration issues and IRS Voluntary Disclosure programs.  You will advise on structuring investments into businesses and real estate as well as into funds.  You will work closely with colleagues in other offices across Asia and the US.

You will be admitted in the US and you will have between one to three years of experience.  You will have some experience of providing advice to settlers, fiduciaries and beneficiaries regarding the establishment and management of offshore succession structures. 

You will enjoy working in a supportive and sociable team environment where you will receive excellent mentoring from some of HK’s leading tax and wealth planning partners.  An attractive remuneration package is on offer.

For more information please contact Tim Smith on (852) 2983 0659 or tim.smith@winchester-search.com (WS - 199)