An AM Law 200 is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney to join a Philadelphia Estates & Trusts practice. The role focuses on sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, as well as tax and transactional matters involving closely held businesses, M&A, restructurings, and succession planning.
Key qualifications:
- J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred
- Pennsylvania Bar admission
- 7–10 years of experience in estate planning and federal tax law
- Experience with M&A or closely held business matters
- Strong knowledge of federal income, estate, and gift tax rules
- Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client-management skills
- Ability to handle multiple complex matters independently
Primary responsibilities:
- Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration
- Create tax-efficient estate and business succession plans
- Develop and use trusts, family partnerships, and charitable structures
- Collaborate with corporate and transactional teams on M&A and tax matters
- Coordinate estate and income tax planning around business sales and other liquidity events
- Draft and review complex trusts, wills, operating agreements, and related documents
- Manage client relationships and work with accountants, advisors, and other professionals
If you'd like to know more, please call (605)610-1615, or email sierra.ragland@gogpac.com.
