Senior Associate/Of Counsel - Private Client (Chicago)

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 people, we have a collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm. Position Overview Taft is looking for a team‑oriented experienced attorney to join our Private Client group in the Chicago office. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with senior partners, oversee and mentor associates, and review and refine sophisticated planning documents. Take the lead on managing complex matters over time. Provide advanced estate, gift, and GST tax planning, lifetime gifting strategies, sales to grantor and non‑grantor trusts, QSBS planning, fiduciary counsel, and trust and estate administration. Qualifications At least 10+ years of experience advising high net worth and ultra‑high net worth clients. Substantial experience in advanced estate, gift, and GST tax planning and related areas as described above. Excellent academic and professional credentials with strong analytical ability and clear, practical communication skills. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $265,000–$380,000 per year. Compensation for the selected candidate may vary based on office location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E‑VERIFY. #J-18808-Ljbffr Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law)