Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Associate

BrainWorks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks, a NYC-based law firm, seeks a midlevel or senior associate to join its Private Client Services (Trusts & Estates) practice. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated wealth planning and tax matters, draft estate planning documents, and work on administration and tax controversy matters within a collaborative platform.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule (three days in the office) and a chance to contribute to a market-leading private wealth

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the NYS Bar required.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients on estate planning, wealth transfer, and related tax matters.
• Strong communication and collaboration with partners and clients essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and entities on estate, gift, GST, and income tax planning.
• Draft estate planning documents, including prenups and postnups.
• Handle estate administration and tax controversy matters, including IRS examinations and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support complex client matters.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver exceptional service.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Experience advising high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer matters

Job description

We are partnering with a highly respected NYC-based law firm seeking a Midlevel or Senior Associate to join its Private Client Services (Trusts & Estates) practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sophisticated practice advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and family entities on complex wealth planning and tax matters. The ideal candidate will come from a premier Private Client Services or Trusts & Estates practice and be looking to continue building a sophisticated private wealth practice within a collaborative, market-leading platform.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and family entities on sophisticated estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer (GST), and income tax planning matters.
• Draft estate planning documents, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
• Handle estate administration and tax controversy matters, including IRS examinations and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support complex client matters.
• Collaborate closely with partners, colleagues, clients, and other advisors while delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer matters.
• Estate administration and tax controversy experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation: $310,000 – $420,000

Schedule: Flexible hybrid schedule (three days per week in the office)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Full New York market compensation.
• Flexible hybrid schedule (three days per week in the office).
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated matters for high-net-worth individuals and family entities.
• Collegial, collaborative culture with direct access to experienced partners.
• Join a well-established New York law firm known for its intellectual rigor, client service, and longstanding reputation for excellence.

Location: New York,NY