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Shape M&A Outcomes and Deepen Your Tax Practice Across Private Equity Deals

Los Angeles, California Full time 2-3 years
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Position overview

Join a Los Angeles corporate practice focused on transactional tax work for M&A and private equity matters. You’ll contribute to complex transactions from preparation through closing, work closely with lawyers and business professionals, and build experience through client-facing responsibilities and ongoing professional development.

The Work

  • Research and analyze legal issues to support transaction preparation and strategy in M&A and private equity matters.
  • Draft legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with attention to accuracy, clarity, and sound reasoning.
  • Assist with managing complex transactions from inception through resolution, including preparation for negotiations and closings.
  • Provide transaction support and regular updates to internal and external clients, respond to concerns, and help cultivate client relationships.
  • Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on transaction strategies and related legal work.
  • Stay current with applicable legal standards, regulations, and developments relevant to the work.

What You Bring

  • Two or more years of transactional legal experience, with a focus on M&A and private equity transactions.
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • LL.M. in Taxation required.
  • Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Careful attention to detail, sound business judgment, and strong organizational skills.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
  • Proactive, entrepreneurial approach and capacity to manage competing demands and deadlines.

Why Consider It

This opportunity offers a place on a Los Angeles corporate team handling complex M&A and private equity transactions, with involvement spanning research, drafting, negotiation preparation, client updates, and closings.

The stated hiring range is $225,000–$260,000 per year, depending on market and qualifications.

The position involves regular in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm describes ongoing training and development opportunities, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.