Trusts & Estates Partner Attorney

Bonham Solutions; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work option

Job summary

Bonham Solutions is assisting a nationally recognized law firm seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Partner for its West Palm Beach office. The role emphasizes advising high-net-worth families on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer.

The ideal candidate will originate new business, maintain deep client relationships, and contribute to cross-disciplinary collaboration across offices and practice groups.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida bar admission (or eligibility).
• Significant experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families in trusts and estates.
• Demonstrated business development and an established professional network in South Florida.
• Portable book of business required.

Responsibilities

• Originate and manage sophisticated trusts and estates matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Provide strategic guidance on wealth transfer, estate tax planning, and business succession.
• Lead cross-office collaboration with corporate, tax, and real estate teams.
• Develop client relationships and oversee service delivery to maintain high client satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Client service

Leadership

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Florida bar admission (or eligibility)

Job description

A nationally recognized, full-service law firm with a strong presence throughout the Southeast is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Partner to join its West Palm Beach office. The firm represents individuals and families in sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, wealth transfer, and tax planning matters.

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 South Florida's growing base of high-net-worth families and family offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission (or eligibility for admission) in Florida
• Significant experience in sophisticated trusts and estates planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Demonstrated business development skills and an established professional network, ideally within the South Florida 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