Tax Associate

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Tax Associate to join its national practice, which covers a wide range of federal, state, and international tax issues. The firm works with clients in technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises at various stages of development. This position offers the opportunity to engage with dynamic industries, while being part of a firm that promotes cross-departmental collaboration and encourages professional growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance, while assisting clients with equity financings, technology transfers, complex licensing and collaboration arrangements, and comprehensive tax planning both domestically and internationally.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Provide tax planning and advisory services in federal, state, and international tax matters.
• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance transactions.
• Assist with equity financings, technology transfers, and complex licensing/collaboration agreements.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for both domestic and international tax matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to offer comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Draft and review various tax-related documents, agreements, and filings.
• Manage a variety of cases and responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Participate in business development, including client meetings, pitches, and presentations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in tax law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and international tax law.
• Experience working with clients in technology, life sciences, or growth enterprises is preferred.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Additional certifications such as CPA are a plus but not required.

Skills:

• Expertise in federal, state, and international tax law.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance transactions.
• Knowledge of technology transfers, licensing agreements, and tax planning.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain strong client relationships.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and organized.

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Monthly wellness reimbursements.
  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, virtual counseling.
  • Healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
  • Family-building benefits such as IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
  • Paid parental leave and parenting support services.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with firm contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
  • Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance.
  • Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE), bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.