Fiduciary Counsel

Job overview

The Fiduciary Counsel role is onsite in Nashville, TN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Cumberland Trust & Investment Co. in properly discharging its fiduciary responsibilities and serving clients professionally. The counsel reviews trust and estate documents, researches statutes and legal questions, drafts internal administration paperwork, and advises colleagues and leaders. This work helps the company pursue client goals while avoiding undue risk.

What you'll do

• Review and analyze trust documents, wills, settlement agreements, and court orders
• draft internal paperwork for ongoing administration
• research statutes and legal issues
• respond to questions from departments
• communicate with outside counsel and professional advisors
• provide legal analysis to internal leaders and colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

fiduciary counsel

trust administration

trust and estate law

legal research

document review

nashville tn

cumberland trust & investment

jd required

state bar admission required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A JD and state bar admission are required; Tennessee admission is preferred. An LLM or business degree and prior trust and estate legal work are pluses.

About the employer

Cumberland Trust & Investment Co. is hiring for this role. Industry: Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities. Sector: 52.