Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates – Private Wealth

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman in New York seeks an accomplished trusts and estates attorney to serve as Counsel behind our premier private wealth franchise. You will cover three trust companies day-to-day, advise senior management, shape policy, review instruments and negotiate fiduciary agreements.

The role emphasizes independent judgment with access to senior management and boards, regulatory insight, and leadership in complex fiduciary matters with substantial client-facing impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in trusts and estates law.
• Deep command of trust and estate provisions and governance.
• Strong drafting, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise trust companies on fiduciary administration and policy.
• Review and negotiate trust instruments, wills, and agreements.
• Collaborate with officers, planners, managers and external counsel on complex matters.
• Monitor legal developments and translate into practical guidance.

Skills

Trusts & Estates law

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman in New York seeks an accomplished trusts and estates attorney to serve as Counsel behind our premier private wealth franchise. You will cover three trust companies day-to-day, advise senior management, shape policy, review instruments and negotiate fiduciary agreements.

The role emphasizes independent judgment with access to senior management and boards, regulatory insight, and leadership in complex fiduciary matters with substantial client-facing impact.