Estate Planning Partner

Bonham Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonham Solutions, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Partner to join its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, wealth transfer, and business succession matters, leveraging a substantial portable client base.

This is a collaborative platform with cross-selling across practice areas; offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the office, generous support

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Significant experience in sophisticated trusts and estates planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Demonstrated business development skills and an established professional network.
• Portable book of business required.
• Excellent client service, leadership, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on trusts, estates, wealth transfer, and tax planning.
• Develop and manage cross-office client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead business development to grow a portable book of business.
• Collaborate with corporate, tax, real estate, and litigation practices to service complex matters.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A nationally recognized, full-service law firm with more than 30 offices across the United States and a strong East Coast presence is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Partner to join its Atlanta office. The firm represents high-net-worth individuals and families in sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, wealth transfer, and tax planning matters.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney to join a collaborative national platform, expand an existing practice, and leverage significant cross-selling opportunities across multiple practice areas.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney with experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, wealth preservation, gift and estate tax planning, and business succession matters.

The ideal candidate will have an established practice, strong client relationships, and a demonstrated ability to generate new business while delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission (or eligibility for admission) in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Significant experience in sophisticated trusts and estates planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Demonstrated business development skills and an established professional network.
• Portable book of business required.
• Excellent client service, leadership, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.

Partnership Opportunities

The firm offers both Income Partner and Equity Partner opportunities based on the size and sustainability of a candidate's portable practice.

Equity Partner

• Candidates with a self-sustaining portable book of business of approximately $1 million or more will be considered for equity partnership upon joining.
• Ideal candidates maintain billing rates of $600+ per hour or have the ability to support or increase billing rates within the firm's platform.

Income Partner

• Candidates with an established but growing practice are encouraged to apply.
• Compensation is based on several factors, including:
  • Portable book of business
  • Billing rate
  • Expected annual billable hours
  • Overall experience and practice potential

Attorneys with books below the equity threshold but strong long-term growth potential will be considered for the Income Partner track.

Position Highlights

• Hybrid/remote schedule with 3 days per week in office
• Meaningful opportunities for cross-selling and collaboration with established corporate, tax, real estate, and litigation practices.
• Flexible partnership structure with clear paths for growth.
• Competitive compensation aligned with practice size and performance.
• Robust marketing, business development, and administrative support.