Private Wealth Services Counsel

About the role

The Richmond office of McGuireWoods seeks a Counsel to join its Tax & Employee Benefits Department. McGuireWoods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group provides 360-degree advisory services that enable individuals and institutions to operate successfully in a highly competitive environment. The group is distinguished by its roster of sought-after thought leaders who frequently serve in leadership roles for pre-eminent organizations. They advise on wealth, tax, and fiduciary matters for individuals and closely held businesses.

Responsibilities

• Advise on effective estate and succession planning to achieve clients' short- and long-term goals.
• Provide counsel on sophisticated estate planning and transfer tax issues, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary advice matters.
• Have a solid working understanding of estate tax, gift tax, and GST tax issues.
• Interact with client, business, and legal teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a trusts and estates practice.
• Experience in sophisticated estate planning and transfer tax issues, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary advice matters.
• A strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.
• Required to be a member of the Virginia State Bar.

Benefits

McGuireWoods offers competitive salary, hours, and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and meaningful support for lawyers in their careers. They also provide excellent benefits and a focus on new initiatives and enhancements.