Mid-Level Transactional Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Mid-Level Transactional Tax Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of transactional tax experience, particularly with fund formation, Section 892 investors, real estate, income tax treaties, and cross-border transactions. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Job Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and promptly reply to correspondence.
• Provide timely, accurate, quality work product in transactional tax matters.
• Successfully meet deadlines, manage client expectations, and perform all assigned duties.
• Foster positive work relationships and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices, maintaining confidentiality as required.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, including extended computer work, virtual conference calls, and meetings as necessary.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as supervising attorneys assign.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of transactional tax experience with specific knowledge of fund formation, Section 892 investors, real estate, income tax treaties, and cross-border transactions.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail and good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including persuasive communication abilities.
• Research and problem-solving skills, with conceptual thinking abilities.
• Ability to influence others and exercise management skills effectively.
• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Admitted to practice in CA.

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.