Senior Director - Concierge Planning Attorney (Remote - US)

nning, wealth transfer, business succession, tax mitigation, and executive compensation strategies.

• Analyze clients' financial situations to design strategies and drive client decision making.

• Examine and position solutions with focus on Northwestern Mutual's approach of integrating investments and life insurance.

• Lead presentations to advisors and clients to enable client decision making.

• Collaborate with clients' outside legal and tax advisors.

• Responsible for managing workflow in alignment with service level agreements (i.e., delivery of requested analyses and services timely and accurately).

• Build and leverage relationships with other areas of the company to address unique client circumstances in the high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth marketplace and ensure seamless delivery of planning presentation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited program. Additional advanced degree preferred, such as CFP, CPA, or LL.M.

• Minimum of 10 years of estate and business planning experience, preferably in a consulting role with clients and/or financial advisors.

• Extensive experience working directly with high-net-worth clients in advanced estate and business planning, as well as tax planning.

• Deep knowledge and expertise in planning areas including tax optimization, estate and business succession, and wealth transfer strategies.

• Series 6 or Series 7 required or obtain within the first 6 months of hire.

• Home State Insurance License required or obtain within the first 6 months of hire.

• Strong analytical skills. Requires excellent follow-up, self-management of daily duties, and ability to collaborate with other professionals.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into client-friendly, understandable, and actionable advice.

• Proven ability to develop trusting relationships with financial advisors and be a team player.

• A desire to mentor others is a plus.

• Experience with planning software (such as MoneyGuidePro, eMoney Advisor, or WealthTec) a plus.

Logistics

We are open to US-Remote for this role.

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$149,380.00

Pay Range - End:

$277,420.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

225 - Structure 110: 149,380.00 USD - 277,420.00 USD 225 - Structure 115: 156,170.00 USD - 290,030.00 USD

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Job Posting End Date:
12/22/2025

The timeline for this job posting may be shortened or extended based on organizational needs.

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