Private Client International Estate Planning Associate / Senior Associate

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Washington, DC

Private Client International Estate Planning Associate / Senior Associate

Attorney

3-8 yrs required

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Job Overview:

A leading law firm with a nationally recognized Private Client and Trusts & Estates practice seeks a skilled Associate or Senior Associate to join its International Estate Planning group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background advising high-net-worth individuals and multinational families on cross-border estate, tax, and trust planning matters. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work from any of the firm’s . offices. The position also offers excellent growth potential and the opportunity to work alongside recognized leaders in the field.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Advise . and . individuals and entities on international estate and tax planning

• Design and implement wealth management structures that address multi-jurisdictional legal and tax concerns

• Provide strategic guidance on foreign trusts, pre-immigration and expatriation planning, and cross-border gifting and inheritance matters

• Advise on . real estate purchases by foreign individuals

• Support clients with reporting obligations related to foreign accounts, corporations, and trusts

• Collaborate with attorneys in tax, corporate, and transactional practices on multidisciplinary planning matters

• Assist multinational families with global wealth transfer strategies and compliance issues

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in international estate planning

• Demonstrated knowledge of . and international tax and trust law

• Strong client relationship and professional service skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Proven ability to work independently and proactively on complex planning matters

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction of intended practice (required)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited . law school

Certifications:

• Active law license in relevant . jurisdiction

• Certifications in international tax, estate planning, or related specialties are beneficial

Skills:

• Expertise in international trust and estate structures

• Familiarity with pre-immigration and expatriation strategies

• Knowledge of compliance requirements for foreign financial accounts and entities

• Strong legal research and analytical skills

• Ability to develop innovative, client-focused planning solutions

• Experience with high-net-worth and multinational family clients

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid remote/in-office work model

• Opportunity for part-time schedule consideration

• Supportive environment with structured mentoring

• Clear path to advancement and partnership potential

• Engaged and collaborative professional culture

• Exposure to nationally and internationally recognized attorneys in the field