Description
We are seeking a senior trusts and estates attorney to join our well-established Private Client practice. As one of the largest groups of its kind in Massachusetts, the team advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, fiduciaries, closely held businesses, and family offices on the full range of wealth transfer and preservation strategies.
We are looking for an experienced trusts and estates attorney with strong technical skills and a solid record of advising clients on advanced planning, tax matters, and business succession. This role is well-suited for a junior-level partner who is building their practice and can work closely with senior-level partners on existing client relationships while contributing to the long-term strength and continuity of the group.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement sophisticated, tax-efficient planning strategies involving irrevocable trusts, gifting structures, family entities, and asset-protection tools.
- Advise clients on multigenerational wealth planning, philanthropic goals, and fiduciary-risk considerations.
- Oversee complex trust and estate administrations.
- Collaborate with and mentor junior attorneys by reviewing drafts, providing guidance, and ensuring consistency and quality across client work.
- Work closely with senior partners and colleagues in Corporate, Real Estate, Employment, and Litigation to support clients with significant assets, business interests, charitable objectives, and long-term governance needs.
Compensation
The firm’s expected salary range for this position is $160,000-$300,000. Actual salary will be determined based on education, experience, internal equity and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
The firm offers benefits including comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, and paid time off and holidays.
Location
This is a hybrid role based in our Boston office at 53 State Street.
Why Rubin Rudman
With nearly 100 attorneys and more than 70 business professionals, we’re growing with intention—attracting smart, driven people who value teamwork and the freedom to serve clients their way. You’ll find opportunities for innovation and growth—no matter your title—backed by competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture where people truly have your back.
This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time. This position is a non-exempt role and work occasionally requires more than 35 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
Qualified applicants must be able to complete essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
Rubin Rudman is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials; LLM in tax preferable but not required
- Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
- Extensive experience—typically 10+ years—in sophisticated estate planning, trusts and estates administration, and estate/gift tax planning
- Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and manage client relationships; modest portable book business advantageous but not required
- Exceptional drafting and advisory skills, with the judgment and presence expected of a trusted advisor to high-net-worth families
- Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, client-focused practice and to contribute meaningfully to team leadership
