About the Role
Trusts & Estates Partner – Private Wealth Platform
Compensation: Negotiable (Highly Competitive) + Origination Credit & Platform Upside
Employment Type: Partner | Direct Placement
Location: Flexible (U.S. private wealth markets)
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is partnered with a highly selective, tech-enabled global law firm that is intentionally building a premier Private Wealth & Family Office platform. This opportunity is designed for a seasoned Trusts & Estates attorney at the partner level who advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients and is seeking a broader platform, greater autonomy, and meaningful cross-selling opportunities.
This is not a high-volume estate planning environment. The firm's model is built for attorneys who serve sophisticated clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional, and multi-generational planning needs—and who want the flexibility to grow their practice without the constraints of rigid compensation structures or siloed practices.
Who This Role Is (and Is Not) For
This role is ideal for partners coming from:
Elite Trusts & Estates or Private Client boutique firms
AmLaw 100/200 firms with strong High Net Worth / Ultra High Net Worth practices
Platforms where partners may be seeking:
Greater rate flexibility
Broader cross-selling opportunities
More autonomy in practice growth
This role is NOT aligned with candidates from firms that are primarily focused on:
High-volume or Main Street estate planning
Commoditized trusts & estates work
Insurance defense, personal injury, or volume litigation
Rigid, traditional compensation structures that limit entrepreneurial growth
Key Responsibilities
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to operate at this level to be considered for interview:
Lead and expand a partner-level Trusts & Estates practice within a national platform
Advise HNW and UHNW individuals and families on advanced estate, gift, and wealth transfer strategies
Structure and counsel family offices, private investment entities, and fiduciary structures
Provide sophisticated guidance on trust formation, administration, and fiduciary matters
Develop succession and liquidity strategies for closely held businesses and investment vehicles
Address cross-border and international estate planning considerations
Collaborate closely with tax, corporate, real estate, and litigation partners to deliver integrated solutions
Build long-term advisory relationships with clients and their professional advisors
Contribute to the growth of the firm's private wealth platform through cross-selling and collaboration
Client Profile
Typical clients include:
High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families
Family offices and private investment structures
Entrepreneurs, founders, and closely held business owners
Public figures and clients with complex, high-visibility planning needs
This practice is intentionally focused on bespoke, high-value advisory work, not commoditized estate planning.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following to be considered:
8+ years of sophisticated Trusts & Estates experience
Partner-level attorney or senior counsel with a clear partner trajectory
Portable book of business of $750K+
Practice centered on HNW / UHNW clientele
Deep experience with advanced estate and wealth transfer planning
JD from an accredited law school
Strong professional judgment, discretion, and client-facing presence
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)
Candidates with the following will be prioritized:
Background advising family offices or private investment structures
Cross-border or international estate planning experience
Existing relationships with accountants, wealth managers, and financial advisors
Experience at:
Elite T&E boutiques
AmLaw 100/200 firms with strong private wealth practices
Geographic presence or client base in key private wealth markets, including:
New York, California, Florida, Texas, or Nashville
Entrepreneurial mindset with genuine interest in cross-selling and platform building
Desire for flexibility, collaboration, and long-term growth over rigid legacy models
Why This Platform
National reach with deep internal cross-practice support
Sophisticated client base without commoditized pressure
Flexible, modern compensation philosophy
Opportunity to grow a next-generation private wealth practice
Collaborative culture designed for partner success—not hierarchy
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Tech Stack
Estate PlanningWealth TransferTrust AdministrationFamily Office StructuringCross-Border Estate Planning