Associate – Private Wealth Services

Greenberg Traurig

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $310,000 py; bonus: discretionary bonus elig...
Hybrid
Sophisticated estate and income tax planning
Drafting complex estate planning documents
Trust modification and migration strategies
The role involves representing first-generation entrepreneurs, hedge funds, and high-net-worth families on sophisticated financial affairs

Job Summary

  • The role involves representing first-generation entrepreneurs, hedge funds, and high-net-worth families on sophisticated financial affairs.
  • Candidates must possess a JD or LLM degree plus three years of specific experience in estate planning and trust administration.
  • The position offers a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week in the Chicago office with a base salary up to $310,000.

Matching Summary

The role involves representing first-generation entrepreneurs, hedge funds, and high-net-worth families on sophisticated financial affairs.

Salary

Base: $310,000 per year; Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Health insurance, 401K, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sophisticated estate and income tax planning
  • Drafting complex estate planning documents
  • Trust modification and migration strategies
  • Multi-jurisdictional legal research
  • Form 706 and 709 preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with family office management
  • Philanthropic grant arrangement expertise
  • Cross-border tax law knowledge
  • Corporate restructuring experience

Key Requirements

  • JD or LLM degree required
  • 3 years experience in estate planning
  • Illinois bar admission or eligibility within 2 years
  • Experience drafting Wills, DIGTs, SLATs, ILITs, GRATs
  • US work authorization required

Work Rights

Must be admitted to Illinois bar or eligible within 2 years

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