Tax Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Tax Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising clients on corporate tax matters, handling complex transactions, and providing litigation support.

Job Duties:

• Advise clients on general corporate matters and manage taxation issues related to cross-border and domestic M&A, equity capital markets transactions, reorganizations, joint ventures, restructurings, financing transactions, and international tax planning.
• Draft partnership and LLC operating agreements focusing on tax implications.
• Provide support on tax litigation matters, collaborate with litigation teams on tax controversy cases, and assist in structuring settlements tax-efficiently.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Tax Attorney at an AmLaw 100 law firm or in-house with a reputable company.
• Graduated from a top-tier law school or demonstrated an outstanding legal industry reputation.
• Strong interest in autonomy over practice while collaborating with attorneys across corporate, fintech, real estate, and litigation practices.
• Desire to work with high-profile clients and leverage the firm's support, network, and brand.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California (preferred).

Skills:

• Exceptional knowledge of corporate taxation, including transactional tax law and international tax planning.
• Strong drafting skills for legal documents such as partnership agreements and litigation settlements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

This firm serves as outside general counsel to successful startups, from founding teams to 300+ person companies. The business-savvy attorneys deliver effective and efficient counsel to companies of all sizes. The firm approaches teamwork intentionally to serve the clients better.