Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its national practice in San Francisco, CA. The role involves working with technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises across various stages of development, focusing on federal, state, and international tax law.

Duties

• Support mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance transactions.
• Assist clients with equity financings and technology transfers.
• Engage in complex licensing and collaboration arrangements.
• Provide domestic and international tax planning advice.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of tax experience.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and work ethic.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Superior academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Healthcare coverage for family members.
• Family-building benefits including IVF and adoption.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Voluntary long-term care and critical illness insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, 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.