TRUSTS & ESTATES PARTNER ATTORNEY

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Chicago is seeking a partner to join their Trusts & Estates group. This role includes sophisticated transactions and focuses on tax planning for high-net worth individuals. Competitive compensation and a collegial environment are offered, along with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Origination bonuses

Equity bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of estate planning experience.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Strong business development and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on tax and wealth planning for high-net worth individuals.
• Research tax issues associated with various transactions.
• Collaborate with other partners on complex transactions.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Education

Excellent academics

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Minimum of 7 years of estate planning experience

Job description

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I am currently working with a leading regional law firm, who are actively looking to recruit a partner to join their growing Trusts & Estates group in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with other Partners across the firm's practice group on a broad range of sophisticated transactions.
• You will focus on tax and wealth planning for high-net worth individuals and families.
• Research tax issues associated with various types of transactions including disclaimers, gifts, bequests, lifetime gifts and income tax consequences.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of estate planning experience.
• Excellent academics.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Strong business development and networking skills.
• A portable book of business is required

The company is offering:

• Very competitive compensation packages.
• Origination and equity bonuses.
• The firm emphasizes a collegiate working environment.
• Hybrid and Flexible working options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

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