Senior Estate Planning Attorney (UHNW) - Equity, Chicago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Excellent benefits

Room to grow

Job summary

SNFout, based in Chicago, is seeking a partner-level Estate Planning Attorney to work with ultra-high-net-worth families. The role includes advising, educating, and closing new relationships, with equity opportunities and a strong benefits package.

In-office four days a week in Chicago, the position emphasizes leadership in complex planning (IDGTs, BDITs, SLATs) and mentoring junior advisors. A JD is required; an LLM is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UHNW estate planning with hands-on drafting.
• Partner-level experience in a law firm or senior planning in wealth management.
• Ability to explain complex structures clearly.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Estate planning

UHNW experience

Plain English explanations

Education

J.D. degree

LL.M. a plus

Job description

SNFout, based in Chicago, is seeking a partner-level Estate Planning Attorney to work with ultra-high-net-worth families. The role includes advising, educating, and closing new relationships, with equity opportunities and a strong benefits package.

In-office four days a week in Chicago, the position emphasizes leadership in complex planning (IDGTs, BDITs, SLATs) and mentoring junior advisors. A JD is required; an LLM is a plus.