Tax Associate

A law firm seeks a Tax Associate to join its expanding transactional tax team in San Francisco, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with experience in transactional tax, M&A, and partnership matters, particularly in fund formation, REITs, joint ventures, and private equity. Candidates with a strong academic background and solid communication skills will thrive in this role.

Duties

• Provide strategic tax advice on transactional matters, focusing on M&A, joint ventures, fund formation, and REITs.
• Assist in private equity and other M&A-related tax issues.
• Draft and review tax documents, including partnership agreements and tax structuring documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to identify tax-efficient solutions.
• Stay current with tax law developments and guide their application to client matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in transactional tax law, with exposure to general M&A and partnership issues.
• Strong experience in fund formation, REITs, joint ventures, and private equity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex tax matters and develop client relationships.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, or significant tax coursework at the J.D. level.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Strong technical understanding of tax laws and regulations, especially as they pertain to M&A and private equity.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in tax research and legal writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and software.

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With 16 offices in the United States, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, this firm was founded over 115 years ago. This large firm has more than 650 lawyers practicing throughout their many locations. The culture of this firm stems from their devotion to exceptional responsiveness, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to service. The firm strives for strong, long-standing working relationships with each of its clients. This firm has been on the BTI Client Service A-Team for over 10 years consecutively. Teamwork and diversity are important parts of this firm's culture, and both contribute greatly to their success and the success of their clients.