Trust & Estate Associate (Los Angeles)

A globally recognized private client law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its Los Angeles office.

This firm is uniquely positioned as a leading international advisor to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, offering fully integrated cross-border advice across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Its Private Client and Tax practice is the largest globally, generating over half of the firm’s revenue and comprising 300+ professionals worldwide.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, international estate planning and wealth structuring matters, advising sophisticated clients with multi-jurisdictional assets and interests.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and succession planning
• Design and implement comprehensive estate plans, including revocable and irrevocable trust structures
• Draft and manage estate planning documents from start to finish (client intake through execution and follow-up)
• Structure and advise on charitable organizations, foundations, and planned giving strategies
• Work with complex trust structures including CRUTs, GRATs, IDGTs, ILITs, and QPRTs
• Handle gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax matters, including preparation and review of tax returns
• Manage post-mortem trust administration, advising fiduciaries and overseeing distributions
• Collaborate on cross-border matters involving tax, compliance, and succession planning
• Contribute to business development and profile-building activities, including networking, writing, and attending industry events

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Trusts & Estates experience in a law firm environment
• Strong experience advising high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth clients
• Expertise in estate planning, trust structuring, and wealth transfer strategies
• Experience with gift, estate, and GST tax planning and filings
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and complex matters
• Strong technical, analytical, and drafting skills
• JD required; Tax LL.M. preferred
• Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar
• Demonstrated ability to manage a busy practice and meet deadlines proactively
• Interest in business development and long-term client relationship building

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $205,000 – $260,000
• Opportunity to join a market-leading global private client practice
• Exposure to complex, cross-border wealth planning matters
• Work with ultra-high-net-worth clients and international families
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
• Strong platform for career progression and client development
• Opportunity to build a personal profile within the private wealth space

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click ‘apply now’ to forward an up to date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Nikita Hari for a confidential discussion.

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