Austin - Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney
Salary: $180,000 - $310,000 per year
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: February 27 2026
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
WEALTH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Austin, TX
ON-SITE
A premier AmLaw 200 firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Wealth Preservation Practice Group in Austin. This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on sophisticated trust, estate, and business planning matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in Texas.
- 2–6 years of substantive experience, with a focus on trusts and estates planning and administration.
- Experience with trust and estate planning, premarital agreements, wealth transfer strategies, asset protection planning, and business succession planning.
- Familiarity with administration of trusts and estates, including fiduciary obligations and probate processes.
- Exposure to transactional work involving mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures for a variety of entities, including publicly traded corporations, privately held companies, family-owned businesses, and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
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AmLaw 200 experience required.
- Familiarity with the pace and expectations of a sophisticated law firm environment.
- Legal Drafting: Strong writing skills, with a high proficiency in drafting complex legal documents.
- Team-Oriented Mindset: Enthusiastic about regular in-office collaboration with colleagues and committed to contributing to a mentorship-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on a wide range of wealth preservation matters, including trust and estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and asset protection structures.
- Assist clients with business succession planning and administration of estates and trusts.
- Draft and negotiate complex estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, and premarital agreements.
- Support transactional matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving family-owned businesses and other entities.
- Provide counsel on tax implications of estate and business planning strategies.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop legal strategies that align with client goals.
- Participate in business development initiatives and contribute to client relationship management.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team at a top-tier firm that prioritizes mentorship, professional growth, and long-term career development. You will work closely with respected leaders in the field on high-value, sophisticated wealth preservation matters while having the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and shape your practice. Our client is deeply committed to supporting the career goals and personal well-being of its attorneys, offering a clear path for advancement and a culture that values diverse perspectives and work-life balance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual base salary range of $180,000– $310,000, commensurate with experience, and the opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and long-term care insurance, 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, time off, an employee assistance program, and profit-sharing, among other perks.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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