Tax Partner - Corporate and Transactional Practice

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced tax partner in Palo Alto, CA, to build and lead its tax capability within the corporate and transactional practice. This role offers a unique opportunity for a senior tax attorney to serve as the dedicated tax partner, playing a central role in a collaborative, partner-led environment.

Duties

• Advise clients on federal, state, and international tax matters in M&A, financings, joint ventures, restructurings, and other complex transactions.
• Provide tax structuring advice for venture capital and private equity deals, fund investments, and capital-raising activities.
• Counsel start-ups and emerging growth companies on tax-efficient entity formation, capitalization, and growth strategies.
• Advise family offices and high-net-worth individuals on investment structuring and tax-efficient planning.
• Collaborate with corporate and transactional partners to deliver business-focused legal advice.

Requirements

• Seasoned tax attorney with a deep transactional tax background, preferably 15+ years at a high-caliber practice.
• Experience advising on M&A, financings, private investments, and complex deal structures.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in serving as the anchor tax partner.
• Proven ability to work effectively with corporate and transactional partners.
• Impeccable client-facing skills and comfort serving as a trusted senior advisor.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and lead a tax practice within a thriving firm.
• Access to high-quality deal flow across various industries.
• Direct engagement with senior corporate partners.
• Partner-led culture with meaningful client contact and influence over firm strategy.

This Palo Alto firm works with the latest in law office technology to increase efficiency and control costs. The firm organizes its staff and over fifty attorneys into practice groups, providing specialized knowledge and experience across a wide range of practice areas for its business clients. Practices include construction, commercial lending, advertising, bankruptcy, tax, venture capital, intellectual property, real estate, mergers, raising capital, community development, natural resources, technology, and Asian international business.