Estate Planning Partnership Opportunity

Bonham Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonham Solutions seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Partner in Los Angeles to advise high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer. The role emphasizes origination and cross-office collaboration within a national platform.

Ideal candidates will have an established portable book, strong client service, leadership, and a deep Los Angeles network among entrepreneurs and media executives. Hybrid/remote schedule available with growth potential.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California bar admission (or eligibility).
• Significant experience in sophisticated trusts and estates for high-net-worth clients.
• Demonstrated business development skills and established Los Angeles network.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer.
• Originate new business and manage cross-practice collaborations across offices.
• Provide top-tier client service with leadership and mentoring for junior attorneys.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Cross-office collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney to join a collaborative national platform, build on an existing practice in one of the country's largest and most dynamic private wealth markets, and tap into significant cross-selling opportunities across multiple practice areas.

About the Role

The firm is looking for a Trusts & Estates attorney with a track record of 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 brings an established practice, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to originate new business while providing top-tier client service — particularly within Los Angeles's base of entrepreneurs, entertainment and media executives, and multigenerational family enterprises.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission (or eligibility for admission) in California
• Significant experience in sophisticated trusts and estates planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Demonstrated business development skills and an established professional network within the Los Angeles market
• 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, and 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
• Strong opportunities for cross-selling and collaboration with the firm's 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