Mid-Level Tax Associate

Job Overview:
A highly respected law firm with offices across the western and midwestern United States is seeking a Mid-Level Tax Associate to join its corporate and tax practice group. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of experience advising on federal tax matters in both transactional and controversy contexts. The associate will support clients across industries such as energy, technology, agribusiness, and healthcare, with a focus on corporate transactions, tax structuring, renewable energy financing, and tax disputes. The firm offers a supportive environment, flexible work options, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Location:

• Anchorage, AK

Duties:

• Advise clients on federal tax implications of complex business transactions

• Structure and negotiate renewable energy deals and tax credit financings

• Support mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and fund formations

• Handle federal, state, and local tax controversy matters

• Draft legal documents, tax opinions, and client memoranda

• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in tax laws and policy

• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on cross-functional matters

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in federal tax law

• Background in both transactional tax and tax controversy matters

• Experience in corporate finance transactions (M&A, fund structuring, etc.)

• Familiarity with renewable energy financing strongly preferred

• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a collaborative environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• In good standing and eligible to practice in the relevant office location

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Sound judgment, initiative, and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• High level of motivation and intellectual curiosity

• Commitment to client service and long-term growth

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus based on performance

• Billable hour expectation: 1,850 hours; bonus eligibility at 1,900 hours

  • Includes up to 50 hours for DE&I and pro bono efforts

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid/remote options

• Paid family and medical leave, with parental on/off-ramp programs

• Sabbatical program for eligible attorneys

• Comprehensive health benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability

  • Health savings account (HSA) with firm contributions

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • Pre-tax commuter and parking plans

  • Voluntary life and long-term care insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Structured onboarding and integration support for lateral hires

• Commitment to attorney well-being through the ABA Well-Being Pledge

• Inclusive culture supported by firmwide DE&I initiatives, affinity groups, and mentoring programs

• Active partnerships with national diversity organizations, including Mansfield Rule certification and Diversity Lab’s Move the Needle Fund

They were founded over a century ago with expertise in corporate and litigation cases. Their areas of practice include employee benefits, energy, regulatory, health care, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and more. Their offices are located in California, Alaska, Idaho, DC, Utah, and Oregon.