Job Description

SPS Global Talent is actively recruiting mid-level Private Client / Trusts & Estates Associates (3+ years of experience) for multiple law firm clients across key U.S. markets. These roles sit within nationally recognized Private Client and Taxation & Wealth Planning practices, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries on complex estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.

Each opportunity offers exposure to bespoke planning structures, multi-generational wealth advisory, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with tax, corporate, and litigation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft bespoke wills, trusts, and estate planning documents for high-net-worth clients
• Advise on advanced wealth transfer techniques including GRATs, IDGTs, SLATs, and Chapter 14 compliant structures
• Prepare and review estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns
• Manage estate and trust administration, including probate filings and fiduciary accountings
• Counsel clients on charitable planning, family business succession, and life insurance structuring
• Collaborate with tax, corporate, and litigation teams on cross-disciplinary matters
• Stay current on federal and state tax law developments impacting estate planning

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials required
• 2–7 years of relevant experience in private client, trusts & estates, or taxation practice
• Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction(s)
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience with high-net-worth clients, family offices, or private equity principals preferred
• Familiarity with hedge fund/private equity structures and Chapter 14 planning is a plus
• LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred but not required

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