Private Client Attorney - San Francisco

_{21st September, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit an experienced Attorney to join their Private Client team based in San Francisco.
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: $365,000 - $420,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: San Francisco, California 

JOB ROLE

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Associate with 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trusts and estates, private client services, and estate planning and administration to join its nationally recognised Private Client Services Group.

The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive working environment, with a strong focus on client service, professional development, and creating opportunities for employees to grow and reach their full potential.


JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Estate and tax planning for individuals and families
• Establishment and administration of family offices
• Administration, decanting, and modification of trusts
• Administration of complex estates
• Planning involving closely held business interests, art, and other specialised or unusual assets
• Analysis of complex federal transfer tax issues
• Tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service
• A broad range of sophisticated private client and wealth planning matters

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and/or estate administration
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with sophisticated clients and colleagues
• Experience handling complex private client matters
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.

 
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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