Senior Private Client Associate Attorney

Chicago Hybrid

$250000 $400000

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising high-net-worth individuals families business owners fiduciaries and family offices on sophisticated estate planning wealth transfer tax and trust administration matters.

6 years of private client trusts & estates or wealth planning experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

Experience representing high-net-worth individuals families business owners executives family offices and fiduciaries

Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents including wills revocable and irrevocable trusts powers of attorney and advanced wealth transfer strategies

Experience advising clients regarding estate gift generation-skipping transfer and income tax planning

Experience with business succession planning charitable planning and family wealth preservation strategies

Experience advising trustees executors and beneficiaries regarding trust and estate administration

Experience working with closely held businesses family-owned enterprises and complex asset structures is preferred

Strong drafting analytical organizational and client counseling skills

Ability to independently manage sophisticated client relationships and planning matters

Excellent academic credentials

LL.M. in Taxation is a plus

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated private client and wealth planning platform

Opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Exposure to advanced estate planning tax planning and business succession matters

Strong mentorship and partnership-track opportunities

Collaborative AmLaw 200 environment

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if youre not actively looking or arent sure this opportunity is the right fit lets connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

Im happy to provide additional information regarding compensation billable expectations partnership track and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition