Private Client International Estate Planning Associate / Senior Associate

Job Overview
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced International Estate Planning Associate or Senior Associate for its Private Client Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with at least 4 years of experience in sophisticated international estate planning to work on high-net-worth client matters. The firm’s Private Client practice focuses on cross-border estate and tax planning, providing guidance to U.S. and non-U.S. individuals and families.

Location

• New York City, NY

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on international estate and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, multinational families, and businesses.
• Advise clients on wealth management strategies that address multi-jurisdictional tax, legal, and compliance considerations.
• Assist in planning for U.S. property acquisitions by non-U.S. persons, expatriation and pre-immigration strategies, and the use of foreign trusts.
• Guide clients through tax and reporting obligations for foreign accounts, corporations, and trusts.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm to address corporate, transactional, and tax needs of high-net-worth clients.
• Foster and manage long-term relationships with clients, offering strategic and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in international estate planning, including cross-border tax planning.
• Strong technical expertise in wealth management structures, cross-border tax issues, and compliance obligations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues in writing and verbally.
• Proven track record of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Member in good standing of the Bar in the jurisdiction where the position will be based.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in the jurisdiction where the role will be practiced.

Skills

• Expertise in international estate planning and cross-border tax issues.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Client-focused with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex legal issues.
• Effective communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to clients clearly.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with in-office and remote work options.
• Opportunity for career advancement, with a clear path to partnership for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

This firm is all about keeping costs low and revenue high--by servicing regional clients (including some impressive Manhattan companies) from their New Jersey offices. Although not terribly interested in glitz or glamour, this firm's practice areas, in particular ERISA and technology departments, do a good job of keeping step with their larger, more urban law firm competitors. Although one of New Jersey's largest and oldest firms, these lawyers try their best to keep a young attitude and management philosophy--and, according to our sources--are succeeding.