Senior Corporate Attorney – Trusts & Estates and Commercial Real Estate
Partner-Level OpportunityFirm OverviewFirm is a modern, boutique law firm comprised of highly experienced, partner-level attorneys drawn from top national firms. The firm represents closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and sophisticated investors, and operates on a reduced-overhead, national platform that allows attorneys to practice at the highest level while retaining a significantly greater share of the revenue they generate.OpportunityWe are seeking a senior corporate attorney with substantial experience in trusts and estates, tax, and commercial real estate to join our firm at the partner level. This position arises from the planned retirement of a senior attorney, and the incoming attorney will assume responsibility for an existing book of business currently generating approximately $500,000 annually.While this transitioned book provides an immediate foundation, the firm strongly prefers a seasoned attorneywho also brings a portable book of business and has the capability and desire to grow a sophisticated practice within a boutique platform.Practice FocusThe ideal candidate will have deep experience across many or all of the following areas:Corporate & Business CounselingServing as outside general counsel to closely held businessesCorporate transactions and operational counselingShareholder, operating, and employment agreementsLLCs, partnerships, and private foundationsAdvising business owners and executives on strategic and governance mattersTrusts, Estates & TaxComplex estate planning and wealth transfer strategiesDrafting sophisticated wills and trustsProbate and trust administrationEstate, trust, and fiduciary litigationTax planning, tax controversy, and IRS mattersStrong tax background or CPA credentials are a plusCommercial Real EstateStructuring real estate investments and partnershipsAcquisition, sale, and leasing of commercial propertiesOffice buildings, shopping centers, and apartment complexesReal estate development mattersBroker commission disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and condominium mattersIdeal Candidate Profile20+ years of sophisticated legal experiencePrior partner-level or managing partner experience preferredDemonstrated ability to independently manage client relationshipsExperience transitioning and retaining client relationshipsPortable book of business strongly preferredEntrepreneurial, practical, and business-minded approach to law practiceComfortable operating in a lean, low-bureaucracy environmentCompensation & PlatformImmediate access to a $500K transitioning book of businessHighly competitive, partner-level, percentage-based compensationReduced overhead and minimal firm politicsNational platform with geographic flexibilityCollaborative environment with senior, highly credentialed peersThis position is not suitable for junior attorneys or attorneys seeking firm-generated work without an existing or developing practice.