Associate Counsel for Jackson Hole Trust Company

Job Description

Job Description

The Associate Counsel will advise trust officers and other administrative staff regarding trust administration, undertake legal research and document drafting, perform various legal reviews and analyses, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

In her/his role, the Associate Counsel will ensure that all high priority matters are attended to the same day or within 24 hours of when the matters arise, and that the matters are handled to completion within 24 hours (if feasible) or otherwise in a timely and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate will be a perfectionist who takes pride in providing the impeccable service that the company commits to provide to all clients. The candidate should enjoy being part of a fast-paced, productive environment and collaborating with all members of our team to continue propelling our company forward.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior legal staff on day-to-day matters and long-term projects.
• Draft and perform legal reviews and analyses regarding trust and estate planning documents.
• Communicate with finance team to review contracts.
• Handle client inquiries and requests with professionalism, providing timely and accurate responses.
• Work closely with trust officers to address trust-related issues, providing guidance on trust services that aligns with clients’ estate planning and wealth transfer goals.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards associated with wealth management and trust activities.
• Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and Adobe Acrobat
• Superb attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and reason with respect to business, financial and organizational matters
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize

Benefits:

• Health insurance (JHTC pays 80%)
• Dental insurance (JHTC pays 80%)
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• 15 days of PTO per year
• Usual paid holidays per employee handbook
• Company-sponsored continuing education opportunities

Jackson Hole Trust Company (“JHTC”) is a Wyoming trust company dedicated to providing exceptional trustee, fiduciary and wealth management services to high-net- worth and ultra- high-net-worth clients from the U.S. and around the world. JHTC delivers comprehensive and well-rounded strategies to fulfill the entirety of its clients’ financial goals. With client services at the forefront, JHTC’s legal department is well-versed on finance, banking, tax, corporate, trust and estate laws.

Company Description

Jackson Hole Trust Company (“JHTC”) is a Wyoming trust company dedicated to providing exceptional trustee, fiduciary and wealth management services to high-net- worth and ultra- high-net-worth clients from the U.S. and around the world. JHTC delivers comprehensive and well-rounded strategies to fulfill the entirety of its clients’ financial goals. With client services at the forefront, JHTC’s legal department is well-versed on finance, banking, tax, corporate, trust and estate laws.