Tax Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly motivated Tax Associate with 4-8 years of experience in compensation and benefits matters, particularly focusing on IRC Section 409A and IRC Section 280G. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is eager to expand their tax practice to include corporate and partnership tax. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the intricacies of tax law as it relates to employee compensation and benefits, with a desire to broaden their expertise across other areas of tax law.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on compensation and benefits issues, including tax implications of equity-based compensation plans, executive compensation, and retirement benefits
• Provide in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on IRC Section 409A (deferred compensation) and IRC Section 280G (golden parachutes)
• Work with clients to ensure compliance with federal tax laws and regulations in relation to employee benefits and compensation
• Expand practice to include corporate and partnership tax matters
• Draft legal memoranda and provide legal opinions on complex tax matters
• Collaborate with other tax professionals and attorneys to address a broad range of tax issues
• Participate in client meetings and provide guidance on business strategy in relation to tax planning
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on tax-related matters

Requirements:

• 4-8 years of experience in tax law, specifically focusing on compensation and benefits
• Strong experience with IRC Section 409A and IRC Section 280G
• Desire to broaden practice to include corporate and partnership tax
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in drafting legal documents and providing practical tax advice
• Client-focused mindset and ability to build strong client relationships

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership (state-specific, based on location)

Skills:

• Expertise in compensation and benefits tax law
• In-depth knowledge of IRC Sections 409A and 280G
• Strong corporate tax and partnership tax understanding or interest in expanding into these areas
• Exceptional legal research and drafting skills
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals to solve complex tax issues
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Although this Los Angeles-based firm boasts a fairly solid full-service practice, its high-profile entertainment department has brought the firm celebrity status and established it as one of the nations premier entertainment law firms. The firm has an entrepreneurial and aggressive feel to it, yet candidates often remark how wonderfully balanced its attorneys lives appear to be. While associates work hard, people are friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. The pay is decent though slightly lower than the top firms (reputedly a trade-off for lower billable hour requirements); nevertheless, the firm consistently manages to attract some of the best talent in the United States.