Our client, a leading international law firm dedicated to serving high-net-worth individuals and families, is seeking an experienced Private Client and Tax Associate to join their New York office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled attorney to advance their career within a prestigious global firm known for its expertise in private client and tax matters.

Position Overview

The applicant will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal services to the firm's distinguished clientele. The successful candidate will work closely with senior attorneys to advise clients on complex wealth structures, estate planning, tax analysis, and trust administration. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the team's profile and engage in business development activities to foster long-term relationships with private wealth contacts and intermediaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of private client services, including estate planning, trust and estate administration, and tax planning
• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, such as testamentary estate plans, irrevocable grantor and non-grantor trusts, and leveraged gifting strategies
• Conduct research and apply rules governing estate, gift, GST, and income taxation of trusts and estates
• Assist with gift and estate tax return reporting and preparation
• Identify and advise on cross-border and income tax issues
• Contribute to the team's profile through writing articles, attending events, and building networks with private wealth contacts and intermediaries

Requirements

• J.D. required; LL.M. is a plus
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience practicing in a law firm's Trusts & Estates and/or Private Client group
• New York Bar membership required
• Strong drafting, writing, research, and communication skills
• Domestic experience required; international experience and/or income tax experience a plus
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
• Previous experience drafting, explaining, and finalizing sophisticated wealth planning strategies and documents

Company Overview

Our client is the only truly global law firm dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. With offices across Europe, the United States, and Asia Pacific, our client provides unparalleled coverage in this area of law. The firm's experienced private client solicitors continuously seek opportunities to maintain a strong presence in the locations where their clients live, work, and invest. Our client assists fiduciaries in designing and implementing new plans, modernizing and consolidating older trusts, and complying with complex rules surrounding investments, accounting, taxes, and compliance. The private client team is consistently ranked at the top by leading legal directories and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards over the years.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in the office
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Alongside a generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a collaborative and people-focused environment that values agility and strategic thinking over rigid hierarchies. Our client fosters a truly flexible working culture that puts its people first, encouraging initiative, big ideas, and bold moves.

How to apply

Please reach out to Larissa at Real Legal Recruitment for further details on this position or send an application to her at larissa@reallegalrecruitment.com attaching your resume. Alternatively please call her at +19147447026 for a confidential discussion.

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