Private Wealth Services Counsel

McGuireWoods LLP; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Counsel to join its Tax & Employee Benefits Department. This national search focuses on Richmond, VA and Washington, DC markets, with the firm offering competitive salary and merit bonus opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in a trusts and estates practice, expertise in estate and transfer tax issues, and strong writing and communication skills. Bar admission in DC is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in trusts and estates.
• Experience in sophisticated estate planning, transfer tax issues, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary advisory matters.
• Solid working understanding of estate tax, gift tax, and GST tax issues.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills.
• DC Bar admission is required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, business, and legal teams to advise on trusts and estates matters.
• Leverage technology platforms to accelerate research and drafting and enhance client engagement.

Skills

10+ years in trusts and estates

Job description

Job Description

The Washington, D.C. office of McGuireWoods seeks a Counsel to join its Tax & Employee Benefits Department.

McGuireWoods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group — consistently ranked among the top U.S. firms for private wealth law — provides 360-degree advisory services that enable individuals and institutions to operate successfully in a highly competitive environment. McGuireWoods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group is distinguished by its roster of sought-after thought leaders who frequently serve in leadership roles for pre-eminent organisations. We help clients navigate wealth, tax and fiduciary matters for individuals and closely held businesses. Forward-thinking in our approach, we advise on effective estate and succession planning to achieve clients’ short- and long-term goals.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Salary: $350,000-$450,000

Job Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have 10+ years of relevant experience in a trusts and estates practice.


• The ideal candidate has experience in sophisticated estate planning and transfer tax issues, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary advice matters.


• Candidates should have a solid working understanding of estate tax, gift tax, and GST tax issues.


• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams.


• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms. Our attorneys leverage Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work, allowing associates to focus on higher-value strategic thinking and client engagement.


• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.


• Washington, D.C. Bar is required.

Please be advised that this is a national search with a focus on the following markets: Richmond, Virginia & Washington, D.C.

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