Tax Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced and motivated Tax Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, including an LLM (preferred), and possess excellent problem-solving skills and client relations abilities. This role involves handling complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and international transactions, while managing multiple concurrent matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on tax implications and strategies related to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and international transactions.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to provide sound legal advice on tax matters.
• Draft and review tax-related legal documents, including opinions, memoranda, and agreements.
• Collaborate with clients and other legal professionals to develop effective tax strategies and solutions.
• Manage multiple ongoing matters simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Stay current on tax laws, regulations, and developments to provide up-to-date legal advice.
• Represent clients in negotiations and discussions with tax authorities and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

• JD degree from a nationally recognized law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax law, with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and international transactions.
• LLM degree preferred.
• Proven ability to handle several concurrent matters with a high level of initiative and motivation.
• Strong client relations skills and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters effectively.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in tax law and regulations.
• Strong client management and interpersonal skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account.
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year.
• 10 paid holidays each year.