Mid-level Tax Associate Transactional Practice

A law firm seeks a skilled and motivated midlevel associate to join its Tax practice in Palo Alto, CA. This full-time position requires 3 to 5 years of transactional tax experience, particularly in matters related to corporate and fund transactions. The ideal candidate will be adept at representing both public and private companies, private funds, portfolio entities, and alternative investment vehicles in complex tax matters involving fund formations, mergers, acquisitions, and similar transactional work. The role offers the opportunity to engage with high-profile clients and contribute to the development of innovative tax strategies.

Duties:

• Provide tax counsel for a wide range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, fund formations, and limited partner investments
• Work with clients in both the public and private sectors, as well as private equity firms and other alternative investment vehicles
• Prepare and review tax structuring documents, agreements, and related materials
• Manage multiple, high-priority transactions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Offer strategic advice to clients on tax implications related to corporate structures, investments, and acquisitions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including lawyers from other practice areas and external advisors, to achieve clients' business objectives
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations, providing clear and actionable tax advice
• Draft and review legal memoranda, correspondence, and documents related to tax law

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in transactional tax law, particularly in corporate tax matters and fund formations
• Proven ability to manage complex tax transactions and maintain client relationships
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and work independently
• Must possess strong analytical skills and be able to provide creative solutions to complex issues
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new areas of law and business structures
• Active membership in the California Bar

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• A strong academic background is preferred

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar is required

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of transactional tax law, including tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, fund formations, and private equity structures
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
• High-level analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days) and 9 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability leave, and bereavement leave
• Professional development opportunities, including continuing legal education (CLE)
• Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, and work-life balance initiatives
• Flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and access to childcare services

This is a dynamic opportunity for a mid-level tax associate to join a growing practice and work on high-profile, impactful projects. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level in a supportive and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.

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.