Withers KhattarWong LLP
Location: Singapore
Practice Group: Private Client and Tax (UK Tax)
Job Title: Associate - Private Client Tax (UK Qualified)
About Withers KhattarWong LLP
Withers KhattarWong LLP, a Singapore law practice, is a member of Withers, and one of Singapore's longest established and largest full-service leading law firms. As one of the largest international law firms in Singapore, clients have access to lawyers who are qualified to practice in a wide range of jurisdictions including Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK and U.S. amongst others. We work closely with our Hong Kong and Tokyo offices to cover the region.
The Department
Our top-ranking 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.
Our team helps successful families and entrepreneurs around the world structure their assets in a way that will preserve their wealth now and for future generations. We 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 we co-ordinate the acquisition of appropriate investments.
Our clients are international families with family members who are living across the world and have UK connections and want to understand their tax exposure and where possible engage in planning to mitigate it.
Role Overview
We are seeking a UK-qualified Associate to join our Private Client & Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value matters, advising clients on UK tax issues, estate planning, and international tax considerations. You will collaborate closely with partners and senior lawyers, delivering exceptional client service and contributing to the growth of the practice.
Given the focus on UK personal taxation and succession planning, prior qualification and training in England and Wales private client tax is required.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this position and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on UK income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax for individuals and trusts
- Advise on the UK tax treatment of family investment companies, family limited partnerships and other potential investment holding structures.
- Support tax planning for international clients, including domicile and residency issues.
- Draft wills and trusts as well as supplemental deeds and documents relating to clients' succession plans.
- Conduct legal research and contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives.
Skills and Requirements
- Be an England and Wales qualified solicitor with approximately 1–2 years PQE or equivalent experience in private client & tax.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK tax law and experience with international tax issues.
- Strong commercial awareness, financial aptitude and with the integrity to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
- Organised, conscientious and highly detail oriented.
- An ability to use your initiative to adapt and think laterally.
- Enjoy being a team player, with a flexible and can-do attitude and approach.
- Self-motivated and goal focused, you will enjoy change and variety, and thrive under pressure.
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters pro-actively and meet deadlines.
What We Offer
- Exposure to complex, high-profile matters.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
About Withers
A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.
For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.
We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.
Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.
Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.
To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.
Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training, and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
