Trusts & Estates Attorney – International Planning

Wiggin and Dana LLP; Connecticut; On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiggin and Dana LLP is seeking an Associate or Counsel in New York or Connecticut to join its Private Client Services Department. The attorney will handle domestic and international estate planning, trusts, and tax compliance for a high-net-worth client base, with exposure to cross-border planning.

The role offers significant responsibility, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team focused on expanding the firm’s international private client practice.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in domestic and international estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate tax compliance.
• Experience in cross-border estate planning and knowledge of trusts, offshore structures, and investments.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; LL.M. in Tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take on significant responsibility for client matters, including direct engagement with a sophisticated, high-net-worth clientele.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm’s international private client practice.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Tax compliance

Cross-border planning

Tax principles

Communication

Analytical skills

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

LL.M. in Tax

Job description

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.

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.