Finance Counsel

Larson Maddox; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Trusts & Estates seeks a Partner in Chicago to lead growth of the private wealth platform, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses with sophisticated planning and advisory services.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-practice collaboration, and leveraging innovative AI-driven tools to streamline workflows and enhance client service.

Entrepreneurial attorneys with portable business welcome; enterprise-wide support will back growth.

Qualifications

• Partner or senior attorney with substantial Trusts & Estates experience.
• Experience with estate planning, wealth preservation, trust administration, and succession planning.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses.
• Strong client relationships, business development, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of the Trusts & Estates practice in Chicago, advising high-net-worth clients.
• Collaborate across practice areas to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance client service and estate planning workflows.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Confidential Trusts & Estates Partner Opportunity | Chicago

A highly respected law firm with a strong and established Midwest presence is seeking a Trusts & Estates Partner to join its Chicago office as part of the firm's strategic expansion of its private wealth platform.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney to help grow an already successful Trusts & Estates practice while working with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and multi-generational wealth planning matters. The firm is making a significant investment in the future of the practice, including the development of innovative AI-driven tools designed to enhance client service and streamline estate planning workflows, allowing attorneys to focus on sophisticated planning and strategic counseling.

Highlights of the Opportunity:

• Join a well-established firm with a strong Midwest footprint and growth-oriented leadership
• Play a key role in expanding the Trusts & Estates practice in Chicago
• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex estate and wealth transfer planning matters
• Collaborative culture with substantial cross-selling opportunities across multiple practice areas
• Access to innovative technology and AI initiatives being developed specifically for Trusts & Estates work
• Strong support and infrastructure to help grow and service a thriving client base

Ideal Candidate:

• Partner or senior attorney with substantial Trusts & Estates experience
• Background in estate planning, wealth preservation, trust administration, and succession planning
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses
• Strong client relationship, business development, and leadership skills
• Portable business is welcomed but not required for the right candidate