Tax Planning Attorney

A highly respected Asheville-based law firm with an established estate planning, elder law, and wealth preservation practice is seeking an experienced attorney with a sophisticated tax or private wealth planning background to join its team. The firm is not seeking a general estate planner or traditional elder law attorney. Instead, they are looking for an attorney who can advise high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and closely held companies on complex planning matters involving estate, income, gift, and corporate tax strategies.This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys solving sophisticated planning issues, structuring tax-efficient strategies, and serving as a key technical resource within a growing private client practice.The OpportunityYou will work alongside an established team with a substantial client base, helping deepen the firm's capabilities in advanced tax-driven planning. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to be the go-to advisor on complex planning matters while also maintaining strong client relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategiesAdvise high-net-worth clients on income tax, corporate tax, and wealth transfer planning mattersStructure planning for business owners, family businesses, and closely held entitiesCounsel clients on trusts, business succession, charitable planning, and asset preservation strategiesReview and optimize existing estate plans from a tax-efficiency perspectiveCollaborate with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and fiduciaries on integrated planning solutionsServe as an internal resource on evolving tax code developments and advanced planning opportunitiesDesired BackgroundSignificant experience in estate planning with substantial tax planning depthStrong working knowledge of federal tax code as it relates to estate, gift, income, and business planningBackground representing high-net-worth individuals, business owners, or private wealth clientsExperience with sophisticated trust structures, entity planning, and wealth transfer strategiesLL.M. in Taxation and/or CPA strongly valued, though not required for candidates with exceptional practical experienceStrong drafting, analytical, and client advisory skillsIdeal CandidateTechnical, strategic, and solutions-orientedComfortable handling sophisticated planning matters independentlyStrong communicator who can simplify complex tax concepts for clientsInterested in becoming a key contributor within a premier Western North Carolina practiceEntrepreneurial mindset with desire to help grow a niche practice areaCompensation & BenefitsCompensation commensurate with experienceOpportunity for substantial earnings for the right candidateEstablished client base and strong referral networkCollegial, respected firm culture with long-term growth potentialPrime Asheville location with exceptional quality of lifeWhy This RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a tax-focused estate planning attorney who wants more than a standard drafting practice. If you have the depth to advise sophisticated clients and want to join a thriving, well-established platform in Asheville, this role is worth exploring.J-18808-Ljbffr