Tax Associate

Job Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Tax Associate with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join its growing tax practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-growth technology and life sciences clients across all stages of development, providing counsel on a range of domestic and international tax issues. The role also includes collaboration across departments, enabling exposure to corporate finance, licensing, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Advise on all areas of federal, state, and international tax law

• Provide tax structuring and planning for M&A transactions, capital markets, and corporate finance

• Support clients in equity financings, technology transfers, and licensing deals

• Collaborate across corporate, IP, and regulatory teams to develop holistic legal solutions

• Counsel clients on both domestic and cross-border tax matters

• Draft and negotiate tax-related provisions in transactional documents

• Analyze legal developments and provide updates to internal teams and clients

Requirements

• 5+ years of tax experience in a law firm or comparable professional setting

• Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance

• Experience advising on complex equity financings and licensing transactions

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated success in client communication and cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• LLM in Taxation preferred but not required

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in one of the listed jurisdictions or eligibility for admission

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

• High level of professionalism and client service orientation

Benefits

• Bonuses: Discretionary merit-based bonuses

• Health & Wellness:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to age 26)

  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support

  • Monthly wellness reimbursements

• Family Support:

  • Paid parental leave

  • Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)

  • Parenting concierge, telemedicine, and caregiver support group

  • In-home and center-based back-up childcare

  • Tutoring and college coaching for children

• Financial Security:

  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with firm contribution

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

  • Basic and supplemental life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary insurances: long-term care, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, ID theft protection, pet insurance

  • Medicare consulting services

• Professional Development:

  • Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

  • Reimbursement for bar review fees and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.