Trusts & Estates Associate or Counsel – International Planning

Wiggin and Dana LLP; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Productivity bonuses

Discretionary bonuses

Life insurance

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

Wiggin and Dana seeks an Associate or Counsel to join its Private Client Services Department in New York or Connecticut. This role focuses on domestic and international estate planning for a sophisticated, high‑net‑worth clientele, with direct engagement on complex matters. Candidates typically have 3–10 years of experience in trusts and estates, exposure to cross‑border planning, and knowledge of tax principles affecting trusts and offshore structures.

An LL.M. in Tax is preferred.

Formación

• 3–10 years of experience in domestic and international estate planning.
• Experience in trusts and estates, including cross-border planning.
• Knowledge of tax principles affecting trusts, entities, offshore structures, and investments.
• LL.M. in Tax preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Take on significant responsibility for client matters.
• Interact directly with a sophisticated, high-net-worth clientele.
• Support growth of the firm’s international private client practice.
• Contribute to an environment that values mentorship and professional growth.

Conocimientos

Domestic and international estate plan

Estate and trust administration

Estate tax compliance

Cross-border planning awareness

Educación

LL.M. in Tax

Descripción del empleo

Trusts & Estates Associate or Counsel – International Planning

New York, Greenwich, New Haven

Wiggin and Dana seeks an Associate or Counsel to join its Private Client Services Department in New York or Connecticut. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-10 years of experience in domestic and international estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and tax compliance. Qualified candidates will have experience in trusts and estates, including exposure to cross-border estate planning, from a law firm or an international tax practice at a major accounting firm, the ability to identify and analyze international planning issues, and knowledge of the tax principles affecting trusts, entities, offshore structures, and investments. Strong organizational, verbal, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills are required. An LL.M. in Tax is preferred.

By joining our dynamic team, you will have the chance to take on significant responsibility for client matters, including direct engagement with a sophisticated, high-net-worth clientele, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s international private client practice. You will be supported by an environment that values mentorship and professional growth. All a pplications must include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Base salary compensation for this position will vary by office location, relevant skills, training, experience, and other job‑related factors. The target base pay range for this role is $180,000-$275,000. The salary range is just one component of Wiggin’s total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.