Private Wealth Services Counsel

Mcguire•Charlottesville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charlottesville office of McGuire Woods seeks a Counsel to join its Tax & Employee Benefits Department. McGuire Woods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group — consistently ranked among the top U.S. firms for private wealth law — provides 360-degree advisory services that enable individuals and institutions to operate successfully in a highly competitive environment. McGuire Woods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group is distinguished by its roster of sought-after thought leaders who frequently serve in leadership roles for pre-eminent organizations. We help clients navigate wealth, tax and fiduciary matters for individuals and closely held businesses. Forward-thinking in our approach, we advise on effective estate and succession planning to achieve clients’ short- and long-term goals. McGuire Woods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in a trusts and estates practice.
Experience in sophisticated estate planning and transfer tax issues, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary advice matters.
Solid working understanding of estate tax, gift tax, and GST tax issues.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams.
Strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.
Virginia State Bar required.

Responsibilities

Navigate wealth, tax and fiduciary matters for individuals and closely held businesses.
Advise on effective estate and succession planning to achieve clients’ short- and long-term goals.