US Lawyer (iWills & iWaqf)
About I Will Solicitors Ltd: I Will Solicitors Ltd, is a subsidiary of Wahed . It specialises in the field of private client work, (Wills, inheritance tax planning, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and related work). I Will Solicitors Ltd is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is dedicated to providing specialist quality advice to our clients and are particularly well known forthe drafting of Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills in the UK.
Job Brief:
The US Lawyer will lead the legal development and establishment of Wahed ’s US private client offering, with a particular focus on Wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, and Islamic legacy planning.
The role will be responsible for helping design and launch a legally compliant, client-focused, and scalable US estate planning service under the iWill brand. This includes developing the legal framework, drafting core documents, advising on state-specific requirements, supporting regulatory setup, and helping build the operating model for a new legal service line.
This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to do more than advise from the sidelines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help build a new business area from scratch, directly contributing to Wahed ’s mission of making faith-aligned financial and legacy planning accessible to Muslim communities.
Job Responsibilities:
US Legal Presence & Launch Strategy:
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Lead the legal work required to establish iWill , helping Wahed build a compliant and scalable US private client legal offering.
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Advise on appropriate legal structures, licensing requirements, regulatory considerations, and state-by-state requirements for launching estate planning services in the US.
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Work closely with Wahed leadership to shape the launch roadmap, service model, and legal operating framework.
Wills, Probate, Trusts & Estate Planning:
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Develop and deliver legal services relating to Wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and wider estate planning matters.
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Draft, review, and maintain client-facing legal documents, templates, precedents, workflows, and guidance notes.
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Ensure all services are legally robust, client-friendly, and suitable for Muslim families seeking faith-aligned legacy planning.
Islamic Estate Planning & iWaqf Development:
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Support the development of Shariah-conscious estate planning solutions that align with US legal requirements and Islamic inheritance principles.
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Advise on charitable legacy planning, waqf-inspired structures, donor-advised arrangements, charitable trusts, and planned giving solutions.
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Help position iWill as a trusted service provider for clients seeking to protect their families and leave a meaningful legacy.
Tax, Risk & Regulatory Advisory:
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Provide legal input on federal and state estate tax, gift tax, trust administration, probate, and inheritance planning considerations.
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Identify legal, regulatory, tax, and operational risks and recommend practical, commercially sound solutions.
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Work with external counsel and advisers where required to ensure compliance across relevant US jurisdictions.
Business Building & Cross-Functional Execution:
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Partner with product, compliance, operations, marketing, technology, and customer experience teams to build a scalable legal service.
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Help design efficient client journeys, digital workflows, internal policies, and operational processes for iWill and iWaqf.
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Support training, knowledge-sharing, community education, and go-to-market activity for the US estate planning offering.
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Work with the iWill Solicitors leadership in the UK to grow and develop the business.
Job Specification:
Experience & Technical Skills
- Juris Doctor degree and active licence to practise law in at least one US state.
- Membership in relevant trusts and estates professional bodies, Ba