Trust Counsel

Trust CounselSkip to main contentWe respect the privacy of candidates for employment. The Privacy Notices set forth how we collect, use, and share the information you provide when applying for a position through this career site, including the potential transfer of your personal data to Franklin Templeton entities located outside your country of residence. By creating a candidate account and submitting your information, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of your country’s applicable Privacy Notice, including the international transfer of your data. **If you do not consent to these terms, please do not create a candidate account or submit any personal information.**# CareersTrust Counsel page is loaded## Trust CounselApplylocations: New York, New York, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 868209Fiduciary Trust International is a premier investment and wealth management firm with a commitment to growing and protecting wealth across generations. We offer a dynamic and collaborative approach to managing wealth for high-net-worth and ultra high-net-worth individuals and families, family offices, endowments, foundations, and institutions. Our investment managers, tax and estate planning professionals work together to develop holistic strategies to optimize clients’ portfolios while mitigating the impact of taxes on their wealth. As a fiduciary, the guidance we provide is in the best interests of our clients, without conflict or competing benefits. We offer boutique customization and deep expertise in specialized investment, tax and planning strategies alongside sophisticated technology and custody platforms.Fiduciary Trust International is owned by Franklin Templeton, a dynamic firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents, you’ll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world.# Trust Counsel# Fiduciary Trust International is hiring a **Trust Counsel** to join our NY market team in Midtown. The Trust Counsel serves as an expert, both internally and externally, on matters related to estate planning, advanced tax planning, and trust and estate administration. # **Core Responsibilities**# **Wealth Planning:*** Provide clients with holistic review of estate and wealth transfer plans, including recommendations on options to best achieve wealth transfer goals, working in collaboration with relationship teams and outside professional advisors* Liaise with internal team members and outside professional advisors to gather all relevant information, then develop and implement any changes or additions to the client plans* Understand and update team and clients regarding changes to federal, state and local estate, gift and income tax laws and proactively identify impact to client plans**Trust and Estate Community Involvement/Marketing and Sales:*** Collaborate and coordinate with market teams and nationally in order to provide clients with breadth of firm’s offerings* Assist and participate in new business meetings in order to articulate value proposition of integrated wealth management offering* Actively represent the firm in the community through thought leadership and participation in industry groups such as bar associations, committees, networking groups and conferences* Act as a leader and SME for specific new projects and initiatives related to new business development and client retention**Provide Trust Administration Guidance:*** Provide guidance to trust team members on all aspects of estate and trust administration* Review intake of new trust business and related documents in accordance with trust acceptance procedures* Provide advice concerning trust terminations, accountings, decantings and use of nonjudicial settlement agreements* Engage and manage outside counsel* Review exercises of discretion, including distributions of principal and income# **Qualifications:**# * JD or LLM required* Bar admission in relevant states required* 10+ years of trust administration and wealth planning experience in a legal or professional environment. Law firm experience preferred* Cross-border planning experience preferred* Knowledge of state-specific Trust laws, including NY, New Jersey, and other jurisdictions, preferred* Network of professional advisor relationships to leverage and collaborate with* Fluency across financial planning disciplines, including cash-flow planning, insurance and risk management, income tax planning and investment planning, preferred* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail* MS office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)**Learn More:** Click below to learn more about Fiduciary Trust –* Fiduciary Trust International* The Story of Fiduciary Trust International**Compensation**: Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the base salary for this position to range between $250,000 - $275,000, depending on level of relevant experience, plus bonus.#LI-US#Hybrid# **Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!**Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton \*Most benefits vary by location. Ask your recruiter about benefits in your country.Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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And, although we are all different, we all have one thing in common – we are dedicated to what we do.So whether you’re just starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you’'ll find the support you need to grow your career with us.**Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry!** #J-18808-Ljbffr Franklin Templeton Investments