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Private Wealth Services Counsel

McGuireWoods LLP
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
Job Description

The Richmond office of McGuireWoods seeks a Counsel to join its Tax & Employee Benefits Department.

McGuireWoods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group — consistently ranked among the top U.S. firms for private wealth law — provides 360-degree advisory services that enable individuals and institutions to operate successfully in a highly competitive environment. McGuireWoods’ Private Wealth Services Practice Group is distinguished by its roster of sought-after thought leaders who frequently serve in leadership roles for pre-eminent organizations. We help clients navigate wealth, tax and fiduciary matters for individuals and closely held businesses. Forward-thinking in our approach, we advise on effective estate and succession planning to achieve clients’ short- and long-term goals.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Job Requirements

  • Qualified candidates will have 10 years of relevant experience in a trusts and estates practice.
  • The ideal candidate has experience in sophisticated estate planning and transfer tax issues, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary advice matters.
  • Candidates should have a solid working understanding of estate tax, gift tax, and GST tax issues.
  • Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams.
  • Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.
  • Virginia State Bar is required.

Please be advised that this is a national search with a focus on the following markets: Richmond, Virginia & Charlottesville, Virginia.

NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Firms that wish to present candidates to McGuireWoods LLP must have an active agreement in place. All search firm candidates should be submitted via the Search Firm Portal. All other unsolicited submissions by search firms will be deemed not accepted. For questions or access to the portal, please contact the appropriate Attorney Recruiting Manager.

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