About the Position:
Our client, a national Am Law firm, has an active need for a trusts and estates counsel-level attorney to join its Private Client practice in Chicago. This practice provides a wide range of services including business planning, multigenerational wealth management and transfer, asset protection, retirement planning, charitable giving, and tax minimization.
Highlights:
· Named as a Best Law Firm in the Midwest by Vault
· Firm provides associates with strong mentorship and preparation for partnership
· Collaborative and social firm atmosphere
Responsibilities:
· Assist individuals, families, and business owners in navigating sophisticated tax planning, wealth transfers, and the administration of complex estates and trusts
· Draft, review, and update complex trusts and estate plans for individuals and businesses
· Advise clients on asset protection planning, business succession planning, and fiduciary income and estate and gift tax issues
Required Qualifications:
· 9+ years of complex trust and estate administration and planning experience, including expertise in tax matters
· Background advising high net worth clients, family offices, and businesses regarding trust and estate matters
· Admitted in the State of Illinois
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000 – $400,000.