Corporate Estate Planning; Sr. Associate or Partner

Position: Corporate Estate Planning (Sr. Associate or Partner)
Location: St. Louis

Job Description

Corporate Estate Planning (Sr. Associate or Partner)

Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid - 4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000 base salary (DOE) + 15% origination on client billings
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level | Partner title considered for candidates with established book of business

Position Overview:

A well-regarded St. Louis-based law firm is seeking a Corporate Estate Planning Partner or Senior Associate to join its business law team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in estate planning transactional work and possess a book of business required. The position offers flexibility in title Senior Associate or Partner depending on the candidate's level of experience and client base.

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who values a collaborative environment, client-focused service, and long-term growth potential within a stable, strategically minded firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a wide range of business matters, including entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, risk mitigation, and general counsel services
• Handle a variety of corporate and commercial transactions for small to mid-sized businesses
• Maintain and develop client relationships, including growing a personal book of business
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver holistic legal solutions
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and firm development initiatives

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Missouri, or eligible for admission via reciprocity
• 10+ years of corporate estate planning legal experience, ideally in a law firm environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and serve as lead counsel on transactions
• Portable book of business (target: $250K+ preferred)
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client service skills
• Experience in real estate, employment, or regulatory compliance considered an asset

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $150,000-$175,000, depending on experience and book of business
• Origination bonus: 15% of revenue from client work originated by the attorney
• Hybrid work schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
• Supportive infrastructure including administrative, marketing, and paralegal resources
• Collegial, high-integrity work culture with strategic long-term vision

To Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a confidential résumé and brief summary of their current practice or book of business. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.





All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.