Austin - Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney

Austin - Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney

Salary: $180,000 - $310,000 per year

Location: Austin, TX

Posted: March 04 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

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.

• 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
  .
• 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
  .

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
, resume
, law school transcript
, and writing sample
for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.