Associate Attorney

Brewer Morris; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates / Private Wealth attorney to join a sophisticated family office in Westport, CT. The role centers on complex, multi-generational wealth planning, including estate, gift, and wealth-transfer planning, and cross-border structuring.

The candidate will handle domestic and international trust structuring, cross-border tax planning, and coordination with legal, tax, finance, investment teams. J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• 7+ years of trusts/estates experience.
• Significant cross-border planning exposure.
• Family office or UHNW experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex wealth-transfer planning for multi-generational families.
• Structure domestic and international trusts.
• Coordinate with legal, tax, finance, investment teams.
• Advise on residency, citizenship, and mobility considerations.
• Manage trust modifications and migrations.

Skills

Estate planning

Cross-border planning

Education

J.D.

LL.M. Taxation

Job description

We are working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts & Estates / Private Wealth attorney to join a sophisticated family office.

The role will focus on complex, multi-generational wealth planning, including:

• Estate, gift, and wealth-transfer planning
• Domestic and international trust structuring
• Cross-border estate and tax planning
• Trust modifications and migrations
• Residency, situs, citizenship, and mobility considerations
• Coordination with legal, tax, finance, investment, and external advisory teams

What we’re looking for:

• J.D. required
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Significant cross-border planning exposure
• Family office or UHNW experience preferred
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus