Private Client International Trusts & Estates Planning Associate

Job Description

Private Client International Trusts & Estates Planning Associate / AttorneyLocations

Boca Raton; Boston; Greenwich; Hartford; Miami; New Haven; New Jersey; New York; Providence; Stamford; Washington, DC; West Hartford; West Palm Beach

Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Client International Trusts & Estates Planning Associate / Attorney to join the nationally recognized private client practice of a sophisticated East Coast–based law firm.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4+ years of sophisticated international estate planning experience to work with high-net-worth individuals, multinational families, family offices, and closely held businesses on complex cross-border wealth planning matters.

The role offers highly sophisticated exposure to international tax structuring, pre-immigration planning, expatriation matters, foreign trusts, global reporting compliance, and multi-jurisdictional wealth transfer strategies.Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of international trusts and estates planning experience, with demonstrated strength advising U.S. and non-U.S. taxpayers on cross-border tax, trust, estate, and wealth structuring matters.

This role is ideal for an attorney experienced in:

Cross-border estate and gift tax planning

Foreign trust structuring

Pre-immigration and expatriation planning

Family office advisory matters

International tax compliance and reporting

U.S. real estate ownership planning for non-U.S. persons

Multinational succession and governance structures

The firm offers a highly flexible hybrid work model, including flexibility on in-office days and consideration for part-time candidates.Key Responsibilities

Advise high-net-worth U.S. and international families on sophisticated cross-border estate planning

Structure and advise on foreign trusts and offshore wealth vehicles

Handle pre-immigration and expatriation tax planning

Advise non-U.S. clients on U.S. property acquisitions and ownership structures

Counsel on tax and reporting obligations involving:

Foreign financial accounts

Foreign corporations

Offshore trusts

International investment structures

Support family office and closely held business planning matters

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on:

Tax

Corporate

Real estate

Trust administration

Succession planning

Develop practical wealth transfer solutions across multiple jurisdictionsQualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Minimum 4 years of sophisticated international trusts and estates planning experience

Strong experience with:

Cross-border tax planning

International wealth structures

Foreign trusts

Pre-immigration and expatriation

Multinational family planning

Excellent technical, drafting, and client counseling skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Practical, solution-oriented problem-solving skills

Ability to independently manage sophisticated private client matters

Active bar membership in the applicable jurisdiction requiredCompensation

New York salary range: $200,000 – $245,000

Compensation will vary based on office location, experience, credentials, and overall fit.Ideal Candidate

The ideal attorney will be:

Technically sophisticated in international private client tax planning

Comfortable advising ultra-high-net-worth and multinational families

Skilled in balancing tax efficiency with family governance concerns

Interested in multidisciplinary family office work

Collaborative, polished, and client-facing

Looking for a long-term platform with strong partnership potentialWhy This Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney seeking a top-tier international trusts and estates platform with highly sophisticated cross-border work, flexible scheduling, and direct access to high-net-worth clients and family offices. The combination of global tax planning, wealth structuring, and family office advisory work makes this especially attractive for attorneys looking to build a premier international private client practice.

Full-time

Hybrid remote