Trust Counsel

Kennison & Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kennison & Associates seeks a seasoned Trusts & Estates Attorney to serve as a trusted legal resource to a sophisticated fiduciary team and high-net-worth clients. You will provide expert guidance on fiduciary law, trust administration, estate and tax planning, and complex trust matters, collaborating with clients, their advisors, and outside counsel.

The role is hybrid, based in Boston or Manchester, NH, and offers a competitive six-figure salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined trusts and estates experience and/or in-house fiduciary counsel experience.
• At least 3 years working with high- or ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Active membership in a U.S. State Bar and a JD are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fiduciary law, trust administration, estate and tax planning, and complex trust matters.
• Partner with clients, their advisors, and outside counsel.
• Contribute to new business development, thought leadership, and internal training.

Skills

Trusts & Estates knowledge

Client communication

Business development

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

An exceptional opportunity is available with a renowned wealth management firm for a seasoned Trusts & Estates Attorney to serve as a trusted legal resource to a sophisticated fiduciary team and high-net-worth clients.

This highly visible role will advise on fiduciary law, trust administration, estate and tax planning, estate administration, and complex trust matters while partnering closely with clients, their advisors, and outside counsel. The position will also contribute to new business development, thought leadership, and internal training.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of combined trusts and estates and/or in-house fiduciary counsel experience, including at least three years working with high- or ultra-high-net-worth clients. Deep knowledge of trust and estate planning, administration, complex tax planning, and directed or delegated trusteeship structures is essential. Strong judgment, communication skills, business development experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with sophisticated clients and advisors are highly valued. Active membership in a U.S. State Bar and a JD are required.

This is a hybrid role that can be based out of the Boston, MA or Manchester, NH office. The salary range is $200K-$240K and includes a fully comprehensive benefits package.

Job Code: 18907

*Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what the final salary offers might be. Variables include years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc. to be considered!