Direct Counsel
Mid- to Senior-Level Trusts & Estates Associate - Missouri
Direct Counsel, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63101
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Mid- to Senior-Level Trusts & Estates Associate for its Kansas City or St. Louis office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized, client-focused trusts and estates group advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofit organizations on estate planning, wealth transfer, tax mitigation, and asset protection strategies. Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of experience
in estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and sophisticated tax and asset protection planning
Experience counseling clients on gift and estate tax, charitable giving, trust formation and administration, and complex family structures
An
LL.M. in Taxation
or Estate Planning is preferred but not required
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and partners on customized estate and business succession plans, high-value trust structures, and sophisticated planning for multigenerational wealth. Candidate Qualifications
J.D. and
active Missouri bar admission
required
Strong academic credentials
Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
Detail-oriented and able to manage complex planning matters
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-driven mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-touch client environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Full benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Continuing legal education (CLE) support
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. If you are a motivated trusts and estates attorney seeking to elevate your practice in a collegial, high-caliber environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Mid- to Senior-Level Trusts & Estates Associate for its Kansas City or St. Louis office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized, client-focused trusts and estates group advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofit organizations on estate planning, wealth transfer, tax mitigation, and asset protection strategies. Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of experience
in estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and sophisticated tax and asset protection planning
Experience counseling clients on gift and estate tax, charitable giving, trust formation and administration, and complex family structures
An
LL.M. in Taxation
or Estate Planning is preferred but not required
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and partners on customized estate and business succession plans, high-value trust structures, and sophisticated planning for multigenerational wealth. Candidate Qualifications
J.D. and
active Missouri bar admission
required
Strong academic credentials
Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
Detail-oriented and able to manage complex planning matters
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-driven mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-touch client environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Full benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Continuing legal education (CLE) support
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. If you are a motivated trusts and estates attorney seeking to elevate your practice in a collegial, high-caliber environment, we encourage you to apply.