Senior Associate/Counsel – Private Clients

Herrick, Feinstein LLP is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Private Clients practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, tax and related private client matters. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with clients and handling sophisticated matters with a high degree of independence. Responsibilities include:Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated private client, estate planning and wealth transfer mattersDraft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies and other estate planning documentsDevelop and implement sophisticated lifetime gifting and wealth transfer strategiesAdvise clients regarding federal and New York estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax mattersAdvise on the structuring and administration of family entities, including LLCs and partnershipsAssist with estate and trust administration, probate and related mattersWork closely with clients' financial advisors, accountants and other professional advisors to coordinate comprehensive private client strategiesConduct legal research, analyze complex estate planning and tax issues Maintain strong client relationships and provide exceptional client service. Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar7+ years of relevant private client, trusts and estates experienceSubstantial experience representing high-net-worth individuals and familiesStrong knowledge of federal and New York estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax lawsExcellent drafting, analytical and communication skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters independently and work effectively as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and commitment to client service.Candidates with an established book of business or meaningful client relationships are encouraged to apply The range of base salary* the Firm reasonably expects to pay for this role is $325,000-$350,000. The actual base salary for this role within the above range will depend upon number of years out of law-school, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. *This range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered in connection with the job. Herrick, Feinstein is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, military/veteran status, disability, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other applicable characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.