Senior Tax Associate or Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior tax attorney with eight or more years of experience to join its practice in San Francisco, California. The candidate will handle a broad range of federal, state, and local tax matters, with expertise in partnership tax, Subchapter C, and startup tax issues.

Duties

• Advise on qualified small business stock and corporate law matters.
• Lead sophisticated tax matters and collaborate with partners and clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the firm's tax practice.
• Support business development efforts.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of tax law experience.
• Strong familiarity with M&A transactions.
• California Bar admission required.
• Distinguished academic background and impeccable references.

Education

• Tax LL.M. preferred.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial and team-oriented mindset.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential partnership opportunities for exceptional candidates.

A California mainstay firm nationally ranked by US News in four practice areas, including construction and employment law, associates at this firm regard its flexibility, appreciation for life away from work, and genuine care for co-workers. Associates at this firm work on matters which cross domestic and international borders. As such, the firm has forged alliances with firms in national and international legal networks to provide clients with legal expertise on the ground across the United States and worldwide. Ranked by Law360 as one of the top three firms for minority partners, this firm is driven by a commitment to diversity, charitable giving, pro bono legal work, and hands-on service. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.