Trusts & Estates Partner – Private Client Services

This is an ongoing partner-level search, handled confidentially. The mandate is reviewed on a rolling basis with the client, and the description below is the current version.

A highly respected, deliberately small international law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates / Private Client partner to lead and grow its New York Private Client Services group. This is a succession-driven hire: you will take over an established practice from a senior counsel who is transitioning toward retirement, inheriting a substantial client base while building your own book.

The firm is known for its collaborative, entrepreneurial culture—where credit is given for all your work, cross-selling is encouraged, and colleagues are described as some of the nicest in the industry. All partners are equity partners, with 20% of partnership net income allocated to a bonus pool, so you are rewarded for your contributions immediately.

We are looking for a strategic, business-generating partner who can run a group, mentor next-generation talent, and grow with a new generation of beneficiaries. While a portable book is preferred, we are more focused on demonstrated growth and your ability to build and sustain business over time. A more junior candidate with a strong profile, a solid business plan, and meaningful relationships will also be considered.

This search requires a New York-based candidate (individuals or small groups welcome). We are open to considering candidates at the partner or counsel level.

• Trusts & estates / private client experience, ideally in a large or mid-sized firm
• Proven ability to generate and grow your own client relationships
• Experience managing or leading a team, with a collaborative approach
• Strong cultural fit: personable, nimble, and entrepreneurial
• Willingness to work in New York full time
• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

Discussions are held in confidence and no detail leaves us without your explicit approval.