Mid- to Senior-level Tax Associate Attorney

A law firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Tax Associate Attorney to advise clients on a broad range of corporate, partnership, and individual income tax matters in the context of transactions. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with a broad range of tax matters, particularly in tax credit transactions, and preferably possess experience and willingness to assist in sophisticated tax controversy matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and advice to clients on corporate, partnership, and individual income tax matters.
• Assist clients with tax planning and structuring transactions to minimize tax liabilities.
• Handle tax credit transactions and provide guidance on related regulatory compliance.
• Assist in sophisticated tax controversy matters if needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on tax issues.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and other tax-related documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and regulatory authorities.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to address client needs.

Requirements:

• Significant experience with a broad range of tax matters.
• Experience and willingness to assist in sophisticated tax controversy matters preferred.
• Strong academic background with solid training in tax law.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues proactively.
• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in tax planning and structuring transactions.
• Familiarity with tax credit transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits Offered:

• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits include supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.