Financial services client seeks Trusts & Estates Counsel
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Role will advise on family office estate planning, probate and administration.
About Our Client
Financial services.
Job Description
The Legal Counsel is a critical hire for a financial services client based in the Greater Boston Area.
Main Responsibilities :
- Advise on the planning and analysis of client estates and trust administration
- Work directly with high-net worth individuals to advise on all trust and estate planning matters for both irrevocable and revocable trusts
- Review the current status of trusts and estate plans based on current documentation
- Provide sophisticated business succession strategies for clients
- Advise individuals and families on trust structures and private client tax matters
- Manage outside counsel on the drafting of various documents
- Work closely with internal clients, including Tax, Compliance, etc.
- Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations surrounding family office and trusts and estates matters
- Work closely with senior management on other projects as needed
The Successful Applicant
- JD from an accredited law school; LLM in Tax a plus
- Current admission to MA or NH State Bar
- Minimum of eight years' experience in the Trust & Estates group of a top law firm, ideally combined with in-house experience gained at a family / multifamily office or trust company
- The ideal candidate would have experience working with ultra high net-worth / HNW individuals in estate planning, trust administration and probate matters
- Experience and understanding of New Hampshire T&E laws and regulations is preferred
- Experience as a Trust Officer is a nice to have
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task and work independently
- Must have experience working with a diverse high net worth client base within the trust and estates field
- Must have experience interacting directly with clients on a daily basis, understanding the nuances of family office work
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Target bonus
- Fully paid healthcare for individuals and dependents
- Hybrid working environment 3 days in office, 2 days wfh
- Excellent company culture
- Additional benefits
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