The Private Wealth Services group is seeking a mid-level associate (2–7 years of experience) to join its New York office. The group advises high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held business owners on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and related tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and tax planning strategies, including gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters
Structure and implement sophisticated estate plans (wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, family limited partnerships, LLCs, etc.)
Counsel clients on wealth preservation, business succession planning, and philanthropic planning
Assist with estate and trust administration, including post-mortem tax planning
Work on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional planning matters where applicable
Collaborate with colleagues across corporate, tax, and real estate practices to deliver integrated solutions
Participate in client development and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

2–7 years of experience in trusts and estates / private wealth services at an Am Law firm or leading boutique
Strong background in estate planning and wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth individuals
Experience drafting complex estate planning documents independently
Exposure to estate and trust administration is preferred
Excellent academic credentials and strong writing/analytical skills
Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to waive in)

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Dan Stone at [email protected]



The expected pay range for this position is:
$235,000 - $420,000 per year

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.



GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

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