Leading national law firm seeks a lateral partner to join its New York Tax & Estate Planning group. The role will focus on advising high-net-worth individuals, families and closely held businesses on federal and state tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and estate administration.

The ideal candidate will take a client-facing leadership role, working with a multidisciplinary team of tax, trusts & estates, and transactional attorneys. There is scope to develop and grow a portable practice and to collaborate on complex, multistate and cross-border matters.

This is a partner-level opening for an experienced tax attorney who wants to join an established group with broad platform resources and referral opportunities across practice areas.

Proven partner-level experience in federal and state tax planning and estate planning (trusts, estates, gift/estate tax strategy).
Admission to the New York bar (or willingness to obtain) and strong professional reputation.
Track record of client development and relationship management; portability of practice desirable.
Experience coordinating with transactional, tax controversy, and wealth management teams; excellent drafting and communication skills.
JD from accredited law school and significant relevant PQE at partner level.

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