Senior International Estate Planning Associate Attorney

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Senior International Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in West Hartford. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, including a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, and must be an active member in good standing in the Connecticut Bar. With a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on complex international estate planning matters.

As a Senior International Estate Planning Associate Attorney, you will have the opportunity to guide U.S. clients with foreign assets, assisting them in structuring their holdings to minimize U.S. taxes. This role involves collaborating with foreign counsel on various aspects, including estate plan documents benefiting foreign beneficiaries, tax and estate planning structures for non-U.S. citizen spouses, renunciation of U.S. citizenship, and structuring ownership in foreign businesses to optimize U.S. tax implications.

Your responsibilities will also encompass drafting U.S. estate plan documents for clients with foreign assets or foreign beneficiaries and administering estates of U.S. individuals owning foreign assets. Additionally, you will provide guidance to foreign clients in structuring investments in the U.S., with a focus on real estate acquisitions and tax-efficient asset transfers.

By joining the firm, you'll become part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values professional growth. The firm offers competitive compensation, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of international estate planning. If you are a seasoned attorney looking to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive legal environment, you are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join this dynamic, large Connecticut firm that specializes in representing high-tech and Internet companies in the areas of corporate law, litigation, and IP. The firm also has a strong trusts and estates practice that represents many high net worth individuals. Associates are treated well, and they receive interesting work and good formal and informal training. The firm is now looking to hire more first-class attorneys from top schools and firms.