/Private Wealth Associate Attorney (Tax Focus)

Private Wealth Associate Attorney (Tax Focus)

Addison, TexasRemoteusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
USD 150,000 - 165,000/year
// Salary Range
150,000–165,000 USD / year
// Posted
2 months ago
// Work Mode
remote

About the Role

Seeking a Private Wealth Associate Attorney (Tax Focus) to support advanced business and transactional tax planning for entrepreneurs and closely held companies. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong hands-on experience drafting and implementing sophisticated tax strategies, including entity structuring, reorganizations, and tax-efficient transactions.


The Opportunity:

  • Draft and implement sophisticated wealth transfer strategies, including grantor and non-grantor trust structures
  • Support advanced estate planning techniques such as gifting programs, estate freezes, and business succession planning
  • Prepare detailed tax memoranda and step-by-step implementation plans
  • Translate complex planning strategies into clear, executable action steps
  • Execute planning with a high level of precision, consistency, and attention to detail
  • Coordinate with senior attorneys, clients, and external advisors to ensure seamless implementation

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • LLM in Taxation strongly preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 4–8 years of post-JD tax experience with significant drafting responsibility
  • Strong experience in transactional tax planning and implementation
  • Experience with partnership and corporate structuring
  • Big 4 or accounting firm experience welcomed 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary range: $150k–$165k, depending on experience
  • Quarterly bonus potential tied to objective performance metrics
  • Work/life balance being fully remote or hybrid
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, and student loan assistance
  • CLEs, professional dues, and ongoing training provided
  JOB ID: 174210 #post

Casey Conger

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