Private Client International Tax and Estate Planning Associate / Senior Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Private Client International Tax and Estate Planning Associate / Senior Associate to join their team in Greenwich, CT. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in international tax and estate planning, with a focus on advising high-net-worth international families and their businesses on complex cross-border matters.

Duties

• Advise on international tax matters and cross-border planning strategies.
• Develop sophisticated estate planning and tax-efficient restructuring solutions.
• Manage complex international planning matters independently.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across practice areas.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients with global interests.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international tax and estate planning.
• Strong technical, professional, and client service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and develop creative solutions.
• Member in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Experience with foreign grantor and nongrantor trust planning.
• Knowledge of pre-immigration and expatriation planning.
• Understanding of international income tax matters, including CFCs and PFICs.
• Experience in planning for U.S. real estate investments by non-U.S. persons.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with remote work options.

This regional law firm employs 300 attorneys that practice in established regional, national, and international companies on many legal matters including complex litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters. Their practice focuses mainly on financial institutions, government, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing issues. This firm has been practicing law for over a century and is one of the first environmental practice groups to form a womens leadership program.