Estate Planning Attorney

3 days ago

Chicago Illinois, United States Gould & Ratner LLP Full time

About the Role:

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a highly experienced Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer Partner to join its Tax and Wealth Transfer Practice Group. This attorney will have significant experience advising closely held businesses and high-net worth individuals and families in complex and sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, business succession planning, philanthropy and all related income tax matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Significant portable book of business required.
  • Significant experience advising high net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurial businesses on tax efficient ownership structures.
  • Experience planning for succession of management of family-owned businesses and familiarity with multi-generational wealth transfer techniques.
  • Experience forming family entities to help with the management and control of family investments.
  • Experience assisting an executor through the administration of an estate, including preparation of estate tax returns, post-mortem planning for the surviving family members, probate administration, and conducting family meetings regarding the estate administration process.

Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional leadership skills.
  • A degree or background in accounting, business or finance is a plus.
  • CPA, CFP and/or a LL.M. in taxation is strongly preferred.
  • Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to step into meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the Firm's succession plan.
  • This is a leadership role. We are looking for an attorney who has the ability and desire to step into a leadership position within the Wealth Transfer Practice Group.
  • Emphasis on professional and business development.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
  • Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
  • Hybrid in-office/remote role.

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