Associate

Senior Associate, Private Client Services — Philadelphia

  • LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience6–8 PQE
  • PracticeEstate Planning

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We are seeking a Senior Associate to join a Private Client Services / Estate Planning group in Philadelphia. The role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and family-office advisory for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Responsibilities include drafting and implementing advanced estate plans (dynasty trusts, GRATs, SLATs, charitable vehicles), advising on succession and family‑office governance, coordinating with tax, investment and insurance advisers, and handling trust administration, probate matters and related tax issues.

This is a client-facing role requiring exceptional judgment, discretion and the ability to navigate sensitive family dynamics while delivering integrated wealth‑planning solutions.

  • 6–8 years’ PQE in trusts & estates / private client work.
  • Pennsylvania bar admission required.
  • Experience with advanced estate planning techniques and trust administration; LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred.
  • Experience advising family offices, private foundations, and high‑net‑worth clients; strong drafting and tax‑related skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and ability to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary advisers.

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