Shareholder

Our client, a Midwest based 200+ attorney law firm with a global reach, seeks a motivated and experienced Trusts & Estates Shareholder to join—and potentially co‑lead—a well‑established team of 30+ attorneys and paralegals across multiple offices. This role could sit in Milwaukee, Madison or Chicago.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer counsel, including advanced gift strategies and asset protection planningAdvise high‑net‑worth individuals, families, business owners, executives, and professional athletes and entertainersPrepare and oversee federal estate tax returns for taxable estates and federal gift tax returnsRepresent estates, trusts, and individuals in IRS estate and gift tax auditsContribute to firm and practice group leadership, including co‑management responsibilities (e.g., recruiting, policy and procedure development, forms and workflow design, meeting coordination, and administrative oversight)Qualifications10+ years of high‑level trusts and estates experience with a strong focus on estate and transfer tax planningDemonstrated experience handling complex taxable estates and gift planning mattersStrong client advisory skills with the ability to manage and grow long‑term relationshipsLeadership or management experience is a plus* Wisconsin bar admission is not required for this role. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job and candidate matches faster.