Cross-Border Private Client and Tax Associate or Counsel Lawyer

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level associate or counsel for its cross-border private client team in New York. The ideal candidate will develop expertise in international tax, domestic trust and estate planning, and international trust and estate planning. This role involves supporting counsels and partners on complex domestic and cross-border family office structuring, trust structuring, business succession planning, and tax-efficient wealth transfer arrangements.

Duties

• Support counsels and partners on complex family office structuring.
• Assist in trust structuring and business succession planning.
• Engage in tax-efficient wealth transfer arrangements.
• Participate in thought leadership initiatives, including publications and CLE presentations.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in transactional tax, domestic trust and estate, or international trust and estate law.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Interest in or experience with cross-border tax and trust planning.
• Prior experience in a sophisticated tax or trust and estate practice preferred.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school; law review, journal participation, or other academic distinction preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with office presence in New York two to three days per week.
• Bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance.
• Pro bono and community engagement opportunities.
• Family-forming support and mental health resources.
• $2,500 Vacation Award.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306