Private Wealth Attorney

LHH; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 law firm in Philadelphia seeks a senior trusts & estates lawyer at Associate, Counsel, or Partner level to join its Private Client practice.

This is a succession-focused opportunity designed to position the attorney to inherit an established book of business and long-standing client relationships, with a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in-office) and strong internal referral support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in trusts & estates, estate planning, or private wealth planning.
• Sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Experience with transfer tax planning strategies.
• Estate and trust administration experience.
• Strong client relationship management and counseling skills.
• Pennsylvania admission (or ability to obtain admission).
• Interest in long-term practice growth and client succession.

Responsibilities

• Position to inherit an established book of business and client relationships.
• Work closely with a senior practitioner on succession planning.
• Join a private client practice with a nationally recognized platform.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with cross-office support.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Estate Planning

Private Wealth Planning

Transfer Tax Planning

Estate & Trust Administration

Client Relationship Mgmt

PA Admission

Long-Term Growth

Job description

I'm partnering with an AmLaw 100 law firm seeking a senior-level Associate, Counsel, or Partner to join a highly regarded Private Client practice in Philadelphia.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced trusts & estates attorney to step into a succession-focused role, working closely with a senior practitioner and positioning themselves to inherit an established book of business and long-standing client relationships over time.

Ideal Background

• 7+ years of experience in trusts & estates, estate planning, or private wealth planning
• Sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families
• Experience with transfer tax planning strategies
• Estate and trust administration experience
• Strong client relationship management and counseling skills
• Pennsylvania admission (or ability to obtain admission)
• Interest in long-term practice growth and client succession

Highlights of the Opportunity

• Clear succession pathway with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated HNW individuals, families, and closely held business clients
• Collaborative, team-oriented practice within a nationally recognized platform
• Strong internal referral network and cross-office support
• Flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in-office)

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