Trusts & Estates Partner

I’m partnering with a national trusts & estates firm that is looking to add a Partner to its Chicago office.

The firm operates at the highest end of the private wealth market, advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated domestic and international estate planning, wealth transfer, tax planning, and trust administration matters.

The client base is concentrated around families with $50M+ in assets, including significantly larger multigenerational and internationally connected families. This is a particularly strong opportunity for an experienced trusts & estates attorney who wants to work on highly sophisticated matters without needing to bring an existing book of business.

Responsibilities

• Advise UHNW individuals and families on sophisticated estate, gift, GST, and income tax planning
• Handle complex wealth transfer and multigenerational planning matters
• Work on domestic and international trusts & estates matters
• Counsel clients on trust and estate administration
• Advise family offices, business owners, fiduciaries, and internationally connected families
• Manage sophisticated client relationships and work closely with other senior attorneys across the firm

Qualifications

• Partner-level trusts & estates or private wealth experience
• Strong technical estate planning and drafting background
• Experience advising UHNW clients, ideally with $50M+ estates
• Exposure to international or cross-border planning is highly valued
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters and client relationships
• No portable book of business required
• Illinois bar admission or ability to become admitted