Latitude Legal
Associate General Counsel for Private Family Office (Direct Hire)
Latitude Legal, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
Associate General Counsel for Private Family Office (Direct Hire) – In-House Counsel opportunity based in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This direct hire role requires extensive experience in tax, wealth/estate planning, and private investments, with a focus on delivering practical legal and transactional guidance for a private family office. Location note: Hybrid position with at least 4 days per week in the office; applicant must reside in or relocate to the St. Louis metropolitan area. Responsibilities Include
Review and sign (as preparer) tax returns (e.g., individual income tax and gift tax, partnerships, trusts, and private foundations) Oversee inquiries from, and represent clients before, the IRS and state departments of revenue in connection with various tax matters (e.g., audits, appeals) Advise on tax, investment, financial, general business, real estate, individual, trusts, wealth/estate planning, charitable, private foundation and other matters Review legal documents, including wills, trusts, investment partnerships, direct investments, real estate investments and general business/corporate matters Prepare analyses for various financial, investment and tax matters Respond to investment inquiries (e.g., AML/KYC) and coordinate regulatory/compliance matters and associated filings Coordinate and manage outside counsel/advisors Basic Requirements
10+ years of legal experience focused on tax compliance and reporting, wealth/estate planning, and private investments Expert generalist in all aspects of tax law (federal, state, fiduciary, gift/estate/GST) with experience in returns and planning Expert generalist in individual, partnership, corporate/general business, trusts, wealth/estate planning, investment, financial, real estate, charitable and private foundation matters Experience with private investments (e.g., private equity/real assets, hedge funds) Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school LLM in Tax is strongly preferred Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills High integrity, discretion and professional bearing Licensed to practice law in Missouri (or eligible to obtain a Missouri license) Commissioned as a Notary in Missouri (or eligible to obtain a Missouri Notary Commission) Position Details
Type of role: In-House Counsel Schedule: Full-time Compensation and Benefits
Pay: Competitive salary plus bonus opportunity. Salary is based on experience, qualifications, and credentials. Benefits: Medical, life and disability insurance, plus a defined contribution plan with employer contributions up to 25% of compensation (subject to applicable limits). Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We provide highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across multiple practice areas. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments: Latitude Specialists are ready for contract or secondment engagements, with options for remote or on-site work. Permanent Positions: We match candidates with permanent opportunities through deep market knowledge and client relationships. What else you should know
Q&A and additional resources are available on our site. For more information about Latitude, please visit https://latitudelegal.com. Follow Latitude on LinkedIn See More Latitude Jobs See Complimentary Latitude Resources Find a Great Attorney or Other Legal Professional for your Legal Team Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest in Latitude.
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Associate General Counsel for Private Family Office (Direct Hire) – In-House Counsel opportunity based in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This direct hire role requires extensive experience in tax, wealth/estate planning, and private investments, with a focus on delivering practical legal and transactional guidance for a private family office. Location note: Hybrid position with at least 4 days per week in the office; applicant must reside in or relocate to the St. Louis metropolitan area. Responsibilities Include
Review and sign (as preparer) tax returns (e.g., individual income tax and gift tax, partnerships, trusts, and private foundations) Oversee inquiries from, and represent clients before, the IRS and state departments of revenue in connection with various tax matters (e.g., audits, appeals) Advise on tax, investment, financial, general business, real estate, individual, trusts, wealth/estate planning, charitable, private foundation and other matters Review legal documents, including wills, trusts, investment partnerships, direct investments, real estate investments and general business/corporate matters Prepare analyses for various financial, investment and tax matters Respond to investment inquiries (e.g., AML/KYC) and coordinate regulatory/compliance matters and associated filings Coordinate and manage outside counsel/advisors Basic Requirements
10+ years of legal experience focused on tax compliance and reporting, wealth/estate planning, and private investments Expert generalist in all aspects of tax law (federal, state, fiduciary, gift/estate/GST) with experience in returns and planning Expert generalist in individual, partnership, corporate/general business, trusts, wealth/estate planning, investment, financial, real estate, charitable and private foundation matters Experience with private investments (e.g., private equity/real assets, hedge funds) Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school LLM in Tax is strongly preferred Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills High integrity, discretion and professional bearing Licensed to practice law in Missouri (or eligible to obtain a Missouri license) Commissioned as a Notary in Missouri (or eligible to obtain a Missouri Notary Commission) Position Details
Type of role: In-House Counsel Schedule: Full-time Compensation and Benefits
Pay: Competitive salary plus bonus opportunity. Salary is based on experience, qualifications, and credentials. Benefits: Medical, life and disability insurance, plus a defined contribution plan with employer contributions up to 25% of compensation (subject to applicable limits). Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We provide highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across multiple practice areas. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments: Latitude Specialists are ready for contract or secondment engagements, with options for remote or on-site work. Permanent Positions: We match candidates with permanent opportunities through deep market knowledge and client relationships. What else you should know
Q&A and additional resources are available on our site. For more information about Latitude, please visit https://latitudelegal.com. Follow Latitude on LinkedIn See More Latitude Jobs See Complimentary Latitude Resources Find a Great Attorney or Other Legal Professional for your Legal Team Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest in Latitude.
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