Senior Associate/Of Counsel - Private Client (Chicago)
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.
Taft is looking for a team-oriented experienced attorney to join our Private Client group in the Chicago office.
Taft is seeking an attorney with at least 10+ years of experience to join our Private Client practice group. The ideal candidate has significant experience advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, including on advanced estate, gift, and GST tax planning. Substantial experience with lifetime gifting strategies, sales to grantor and non-grantor trusts, QSBS planning, fiduciary counsel, and trust and estate administration is essential. This role will involve close collaboration with senior partners, overseeing and mentoring associates, reviewing and refining sophisticated planning documents, and, over time, taking the lead on managing complex matters. Excellent academic and professional credentials, strong analytical ability, and clear, practical communication skills are required.
Interested candidates should apply here.
Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $265,000-$380,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on office location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.