Estate Planning Attorney — Chicago

Job overview

The Estate Planning Attorney — Chicago role is hybrid, with four days per week in the office in Chicago, IL. Base compensation is $250,000–$500,000 per year, plus a 20%–35% bonus; the posting describes a total package in the $400,000s–$500,000s and an equity opportunity. The attorney supports a growing wealth management firm and works with ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices. The attorney advises clients on complex estate planning, reviews documents, and helps close new relationships rather than sourcing clients. The role also strengthens internal advisory capability by coaching advisors and presenting on estate concepts, legal changes, and best practices.

What you'll do

• Lead custom estate planning conversations and document reviews
• advise on complex trusts and estate tax issues
• coach internal advisors on estate concepts, law changes, and best practices
• present at firmwide trainings
• partner with senior tax advisors and family office strategists
• help close new client relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estate planning attorney

chicago il

snfout

full-time

hybrid

ultra-high-net-worth clients

estate planning

trusts

estate tax

client advisory

$250k–$500k base

20%–35% bonus

equity opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Excellent benefits
• equity opportunity
• relocation assistance available.

Why this role

Partner-level economics, an equity opportunity, clients provided, and relocation assistance available. Requires a JD and 10+ years of ultra-high-net-worth estate planning experience with hands-on drafting; an LLM is a plus.

About the employer

SNFOut is hiring for this role. Industry: Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. Sector: 52.