Mid-Level Associate - Private Client and Family Office
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
About the Team
Pillsbury’s Private Client & Family Office practice group in New York serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses. The team is dedicated to navigating sophisticated domestic and international planning matters, with a specialized focus on complex trust structures and income tax planning. We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attorneys develop holistic expertise to serve the unique needs of multigenerational families.
About the Role
We are seeking a mid-level Associate to join our New York office. In this role, you will advise clients on sophisticated estate, gift, and income tax planning matters, drafting and implementing complex structures such as irrevocable trusts, GRATs, and charitable trusts. You will act as a strategic partner to family offices, often serving in a capacity analogous to "outside general counsel" by identifying legal needs and coordinating advice across tax, corporate, real estate, and litigation disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to work on integrated planning solutions that require superior judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex numbers in a dynamic setting.
Hiring Process
Candidates with significant trusts & estates, private client, or tax experience are encouraged to apply. We look for individuals who are hardworking, dedicated to learning, and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Please submit your application through our standard channels. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.
Equal Opportunity
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAdvise ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices on estate and tax planning matters
- check_circleStructure tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies and succession planning
- check_circleCollaborate with accountants and investment advisors to deliver integrated planning solutions
- check_circleServe as outside general counsel for family offices to identify legal needs and manage matters
- check_circleCoordinate with attorneys across tax, corporate, and litigation practice areas
- check_circleSupport trust and estate administration including fiduciary duties and tax reporting
- check_circleDraft and implement complex estate planning structures including trusts and charitable vehicles
- check_circleProvide counsel on individual and fiduciary income tax matters for businesses and investments
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree
- verifiedJuris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
- verifiedBarred in New York
Nice to Have
Previous or current employment with an Am Law 100 firm.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Excel.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
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