Estate Planning Attorney

SNFout; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SNFout is seeking a Partner-level Estate Planning Attorney in Chicago to advise, educate and close with UHNW families, offering equity and a strong path to growth. The role is in-office four days a week, with top-tier compensation and relocation support.

The ideal candidate has a JD and/or LLM, 10+ years of UHNW estate planning with hands-on drafting, and the ability to explain complex structures clearly. Expected base plus bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• JD required; LLM a plus.
• 10+ years UHNW estate planning with hands-on drafting experience.
• Ability to explain complex structures in plain English; partner-level or senior wealth planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom estate planning conversations for UHNW clients.
• Review documents and structures (IDGTs, BDITs, SLATs, trusts).
• Coach internal advisors on estate concepts and best practices; present trainings.
• Help close new relationships and partner with senior team.

Skills

UHNW estate planning

Drafting experience

Complex estate structures

Training/coaching

Client closing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M.

Job description

Partner-level estate planners: what if the clients came to you and your job was to advise and close, not hunt?

Position Overview

Estate Planning Attorney - Chicago: A growing wealth management firm is adding a senior estate planning voice to work directly with ultra-high-net-worth families, many with $30MM to $1B+ in assets. Clients are provided. You advise, educate and help close, with a path to equity. In office four days a week in Chicago.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead custom estate planning conversations and document reviews for UHNW and family office clients
• Work through complex issues involving IDGTs, BDITs, SLATs, grantor trusts and estate tax
• Coach internal advisors on estate concepts, law changes and best practices
• Present at firmwide trainings
• Partner with partners, senior tax advisors and family office strategists
• Help close new relationships

Why Join Us

Estate Planning Attorney - Chicago brings partner-level economics, an equity opportunity, excellent benefits and real room to grow.

Qualifications

Estate Planning Attorney - Chicago: JD required, LLM a plus; 10+ years of UHNW estate planning with hands-on drafting experience; partner level at a law firm or senior planning experience in wealth management; able to explain complex structures in plain English.

Compensation: $250,000 - $500,000 base plus a 20-35% bonus (total package in the $400Ks-$500Ks) and an equity opportunity, depending on experience. Relocation assistance available.

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