Description:

A Full-Service Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Estate Tax & Business Succession Planning Attorney to join our estate planning and corporate law practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in complex estate tax matters, closely held business structures, and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.

This is a client-facing role that involves working closely with family-owned businesses, executives, and entrepreneurs to design sophisticated, tax-efficient plans that preserve wealth across generations.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax strategies
Develop and implement comprehensive business succession plans for family-owned and closely held businesses
Structure and draft estate planning documents, including complex trusts (e.g., GRATs, ILITs, SLATs, IDGTs)
Coordinate with clients' financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to deliver integrated planning solutions
Analyze and plan for liquidity needs and tax liabilities personally and related to business interests
Assist with lifetime gifting strategies, intra-family transfers, entity restructuring, and charitable planning
Stay current on federal and state tax law developments impacting estate and succession planning

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school
LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
CAP designation preferred but not required
Active bar membership required in one, but preferred in more, of the following Nebraska, Iowa and/or South Dakota.
5–10+ years of experience in estate tax planning, business succession planning, or a related field
Deep understanding of federal estate, gift, and GST tax laws
Familiarity with business entity structures (LLCs, S-corps, partnerships) and ownership transfer mechanisms
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with high-net-worth clients and business owners
Proven ability to manage complex planning projects independently or as part of a team