Chicago | Hybrid

Senior Private Client Associate Attorney

AmLaw 200 Opportunity

Compensation

$250,000 – $400,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and family offices on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, tax, and trust administration matters.

Ideal Background

• 6+ years of private client, trusts & estates, or wealth planning experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, executives, family offices, and fiduciaries

• Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced wealth transfer strategies

• Experience advising clients regarding estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and income tax planning

• Experience with business succession planning, charitable planning, and family wealth preservation strategies

• Experience advising trustees, executors, and beneficiaries regarding trust and estate administration

• Experience working with closely held businesses, family-owned enterprises, and complex asset structures is preferred

• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated client relationships and planning matters

• Excellent academic credentials

• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated private client and wealth planning platform

✅ Opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families

✅ Significant client interaction and responsibility

✅ Exposure to advanced estate planning, tax planning, and business succession matters

✅ Strong mentorship and partnership-track opportunities

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 200 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174