Laine Recruiting has partnered with a full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys with 14 offices that are located across New York State, as well as in Boston, Kansas City, FL and NJ. We’re seeking an experienced Trust & Estate attorney at the Senior Counsel or Member (Partner) level to join their Buffalo, NY office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney who will walk into an established book of business. Their clients range from individuals of modest wealth to those of significant wealth, from younger clients building a career to older clients who have already amassed their wealth, from clients who are professionals or employees of larger entities to those involved in family businesses.

Extending their trust and estate practice areas beyond families, they also counsel fiduciaries, owners of closely held businesses, universities and other charitable and tax-exempt organizations. Their services in these areas include preparation of estate & income tax returns, accountings, preparation of a wide range of business agreements, and the formation and administration of charitable trusts and private foundations. They also assist clients in a wide range of court proceedings in all courts throughout New York and Florida.

Qualifications:

• Admitted to practice in New York state;
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school;
• An LLM in tax law or estate planning is helpful, but not required;
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of experience practicing estate planning, representing high-net worth individuals and trusts with respect to estate, income, and gift tax planning matters, as well as trust and estate administration;
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and promptly respond to client’s needs;
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills;
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach; and
• Experience working with/overseeing a team of paralegals is preferred but not required

Compensation:

The salary range at the Senior Counsel level is $150,000 – $250,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation, and title, will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location.

For Member level, compensation is negotiable based on the factors mentioned above, as well as potential book of business.

Posted On: Thursday, September 4, 2025