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Join a large national/international law practice seeking a partner to lead and grow a tax and estate planning practice in the Irvine/Orange County market. The role focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, gift, trust, and tax planning matters, and on supervising and developing junior lawyers.

Ideal candidates will combine technical tax and trust expertise with active business development skills. The position requires collaborating with transactional, private client, and fiduciary teams to deliver integrated solutions for wealth preservation and succession planning.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Demonstrated partner-level experience in estate planning, federal and state tax, trusts, and wealth transfer strategies
Strong client development record and existing HNW client relationships in the Orange County/Southern California market
Bar admission and appropriate tax credentials (e.g., JD; LL.M. in Tax or equivalent preferred)

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