Mid-level Associate Attorney - Tax

A law firm seeks a highly skilled midlevel associate to join their Tax practice in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will possess 3 to 5 years of experience in a law firm setting, focusing on the tax aspects of various transactions. This role involves working with public and private companies, private funds, and alternative investment vehicles.

Duties:

• Represent clients in tax-related matters involving fund formations, limited partner investments, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Manage transaction processes, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Draft and review complex agreements and documentation associated with tax matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to address tax implications and strategies.
• Negotiate terms of agreements while maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Conduct thorough analyses of tax issues within the context of broader transactional goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver comprehensive legal solutions tailored to client needs.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in tax law, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Active membership in the California Bar is mandatory.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.

Certifications:

• Must hold a valid California state bar membership.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Proficient in managing multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective client relationships.
• Familiarity with the interplay of various agreements and their broader objectives.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment encouraging teamwork and collaboration.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney specializing in tax law to advance their career within a prestigious legal practice in Silicon Valley.

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.