Junior Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Tax Associate to join its office in Silicon Valley. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in corporate, M&A, and international tax matters. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies and startups, in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Assist in planning, controversy, and transactional tax work.
• Engage with clients directly to provide tax-related advice.
• Collaborate with partners and other associates on complex tax issues.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on tax law developments.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in tax law at a law firm.
• Superior academic credentials and intellectual rigor.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Barred in the state of California or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in California or eligibility to obtain.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

This highly profitable, full-service firm has grown significantly in recent years and has worked on some of the most interesting and complex technology transactions in the world. The firm primarily represents high-tech, high-growth companies in four practices areas: Corporate, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Tax. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and most associates believe the firm is truly a great place to work.