Experienced Trust & Estate Attorney

An AM Law 200 is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney to join a Philadelphia Estates & Trusts practice. The role focuses on sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, as well as tax and transactional matters involving closely held businesses, M&A, restructurings, and succession planning.

Key qualifications:
- J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred
- Pennsylvania Bar admission
- 7–10 years of experience in estate planning and federal tax law
- Experience with M&A or closely held business matters
- Strong knowledge of federal income, estate, and gift tax rules
- Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client-management skills
- Ability to handle multiple complex matters independently

Primary responsibilities:
- Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration
- Create tax-efficient estate and business succession plans
- Develop and use trusts, family partnerships, and charitable structures
- Collaborate with corporate and transactional teams on M&A and tax matters
- Coordinate estate and income tax planning around business sales and other liquidity events
- Draft and review complex trusts, wills, operating agreements, and related documents
- Manage client relationships and work with accountants, advisors, and other professionals

If you'd like to know more, please call (605)610-1615, or email sierra.ragland@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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