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Private Wealth Planning Associate

Chicago, IL, USA

311 Days ago

Job Description


Venable LLP's Private Wealth Planning Group is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of experience in high-net-worth wealth planning to join the practice in the Chicago office.

The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding academic credentials, experience managing large projects, and the ability to interface with clients and their outside advisors. The candidate should also possess a solid grasp of estate, gift, and GST tax planning strategies, with at least two years of independent drafting experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising on multi-generational wealth planning, including the preparation of complex estate and tax plans for high-net-worth individuals and families. Expertise in structuring family offices, advising on tax optimization strategies, and developing strategic wealth transfer techniques, such as dynasty trusts, discount planning, sales to defective grantor trusts, and specialized charitable trusts will be highly valued. The successful candidate will also have familiarity with administering and restructuring trusts, including advising on fiduciary duties, trust modifications, decantings, and the post-death administration of complex multi-generational trusts. Experience with the preservation and transfer of specialized assets such as fine art, intellectual property, and closely held business and private equity interests is a plus.
Candidates with law firm or accounting firm experience in estate planning and those currently enrolled in or who have completed a related LL.M. program are preferred. Applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar. Please include your law school transcripts with your submission.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.

Contact:
Noelle Kellogg
Manager of Associate Recruiting
NEKellogg@venable.com

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Tax, Trusts & Estates

Designation

Associate

Key Skills Required

AccountingSalesAffirmative ActionCommunicationDraftingEstate PlanningFine ArtIntellectualIntellectual PropertyLitigationOptimizationOral and Written CommunicationPrivate EquityTax OptimizationTax PlanningWritten CommunicationInternational

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $215,000 - $355,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 2 - 4 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Venable LLP

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://Venable.com

Headquarter: Washington, DC, USA 20001

Industry: Law Firm / Law Practice

Company Size: 501-1000 Employees

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