Tax Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Tax Corporate Associate Attorney with a Missouri law license. The ideal candidate should possess a CPA, accounting, and/or finance background. They should have at least 3+ years of experience negotiating and drafting primary and ancillary documents for various corporate transactions. This role requires a deep understanding of general corporate law, tax principles, and accounting practices. The candidate should excel in due diligence processes, transaction structuring, and securities offerings.

Duties:

• Negotiate and draft primary and ancillary documents for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, credit facilities, and other corporate transactions.
• Participate in due diligence for targets and acquirers, focusing on transaction and entity structuring and related tax matters.
• Represent issuers in private placements of equity securities and underwriters in securities offerings.
• Ensure securities reporting compliance and represent borrowers in procuring senior and mezzanine credit facilities.

Requirements:

• Must possess a Missouri law license.
• Strongly preferred background in CPA, accounting, and/or finance.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in negotiating and drafting corporate transaction documents.
• Broad knowledge and deep understanding of general corporate law, tax, and accounting principles.
• Experience in due diligence, transaction structuring, and securities offerings.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Missouri law license required.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Short and long-term disability plans.
• Life insurance.
• Integration and formal mentor programs.
• Seminar and CLE expenses covered.
• Professional development hours and training programs.
• Part-time and hybrid work options are available.
• Paid Parental Leave and Parental Support Programs.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Reintegration Program with ramp down/up periods.
• Well-Being Program focusing on physical, financial, emotional, and social health.
• Business casual work environment.