Private Client International Trusts & Estates Planning Associate / Attorney in West Palm Beach

Private Client International Trusts & Estates Planning Associate / Attorney Locations: 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 jurisdictions Qualifications 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 required Compensation 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 potential Why 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR