LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with an AmLaw NYC firm that is seeking Private Client talent for its Chambers Ranked practice. Details below:
· You will counsel ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and their entities on all aspects of trusts & estates planning and wealth transfer strategies, serving as a trusted advisor on sensitive family wealth matters –
o Drafting and implementing robust estate plans tailored to each client’s financial and personal objectives;
o Developing strategies to minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes to protect and preserve client wealth;
o Assisting fiduciaries with administering estates and trusts – providing guidance through probate proceedings, preparing required filings and advising on the efficient distribution of assets; and
o Working closely with clients’ broader advisory team (financial planners, accountants) and alongside the firm’s tax and corporate attorneys to address complex ownership structures, business succession plans, and cross-disciplinary issues that arise in high-value estates.
· With an immersive 360-degree experience, this position is great steppingstone to in-house, if that is one of your career goals.
· This firm is renowned for its friendly, collaborative culture and strong commitment to attorney development and retention. They prioritize long-term sustainability over short-term burnout – with a soft target of ~1850 hours/year (you can bill 1600 and be in good standing, for instance).
· Elevation typically occurs in the 10th year of practice.
· Cravath-scale salary.
· Hybrid work setup (in-office 3 days a week – Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one flex day of your choice).
*Current experience as a trust & estate associate at an AmLaw firm is required*
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