Our client is seeking Tax Associates with 3–6 years of experience to join a growing tax practice in Los Angeles. The group works across complex transactional matters and values strong technical tax skills, creative analysis, and an interest in direct client engagement.
The Work
- Research and analyze technical tax issues arising in strategic and private equity M&A transactions, developing clear written analysis for complex and sometimes novel questions.
- Contribute tax analysis to capital markets matters, including spin-offs and initial public offerings.
- Support tax work connected with investment fund formation, applying relevant tax principles to fund-related matters.
- Work on real estate matters, including matters involving real estate investment trusts.
- Engage directly with clients and communicate tax analysis in a clear, thoughtful manner.
- Collaborate face-to-face with colleagues and participate in public speaking opportunities, including at large national tax conferences.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant legal experience and a class-year-appropriate understanding of technical tax law.
- Strong tax research and writing skills.
- Experience with one or more of the following: strategic or private equity M&A, capital markets transactions, investment fund formation, or real estate and REIT matters.
- Outstanding analytical and oral communication skills.
- Ability and desire to think creatively about difficult and novel legal problems.
- Top academic credentials.
- Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for direct client interaction and in-person collaboration.
Why Consider It
Join a prestigious and growing tax practice with exposure to a varied mix of strategic and private equity M&A, capital markets, fund formation, and real estate matters.
The group emphasizes direct client relationships, face-to-face collaboration, and opportunities to speak at large national tax conferences.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual salary range is $260,000–$390,000, with salary within the range dependent on qualifications and operational considerations.
Discretionary performance-based bonuses and benefits are offered.
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.