Private Wealth Associate

About the OpportunityWe are partnering with a nationally recognized law firm seeking a Private Wealth Associate to join its highly regarded Chicago practice.This is an excellent opportunity to join a Chambers-ranked Private Wealth team, working alongside leading attorneys on sophisticated estate and tax planning matters for high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and family offices.The role offers exposure to complex wealth transfer strategies, meaningful client interaction, and the resources of a national platform with a well-established private wealth practice.What You'll Be DoingAdvise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning.Draft complex estate planning documents, including trusts and advanced wealth transfer structures.Work on dynasty trusts, IDGTs, valuation discount planning, and charitable giving strategies.Handle trust administration, modifications, decantings, and estate tax matters.Collaborate directly with clients, family offices, and outside advisors.What We're Looking For3–6 years of trusts and estates or private wealth experience.Strong understanding of sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies.Experience advising high-net-worth clients.JD and active Illinois Bar admission in good standing.Strong academic credentials and communication skills.Why This Opportunity?Chambers-ranked practice with a strong national reputation.Sophisticated clientele and exposure to complex, high-value estate planning matters.National platform with opportunities to collaborate with leading private wealth attorneys.If you'd like to have a confidential conversation to learn more about the opportunity without applying directly, feel free to reach out to me at kstewart@veritalsearch.com or 312-682-9492.