Tax Associate

About the Opportunity For one of our clients, a well-established full-service law firm , we are looking for an experienced Tax Associate to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates practice in Los Angeles. You will work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated domestic business transactions, transactional tax matters, restructurings, and tax planning for privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and emerging companies. Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid – 4 days in office $230K–$350K base + bonus Full-time | 3+ years of law firm experience No visa sponsorship available What You'll Be Doing Advise partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations on federal, state, and local tax aspects of business transactions . Handle tax matters related to M&A, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and restructurings . Draft, review, and negotiate transactional tax provisions, including tax indemnification, purchase price allocations, and partnership allocation provisions . Advise high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private businesses, and emerging companies on transactional tax planning and business structuring . Support pre-transaction restructurings, including F reorganizations, asset contributions, and debt restructurings . Work closely with partners on sophisticated income and transactional tax matters. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of practicing law at a law firm ; approximately 4–8 years is preferred . Strong, hands-on experience in income and transactional tax law . Experience must extend beyond tax compliance and tax return preparation — candidates should have substantive transactional tax experience. JD from an accredited law school is required. Law school transcript is required upon submission. Active California Bar admission or ability to obtain admission. A stable employment history is strongly preferred; multiple short-term law firm positions may not align with the firm's expectations. Ability to work 4 days per week in the Los Angeles office . Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation Base salary: $230,000–$350,000, depending on experience. Total compensation can reach approximately $380,000–$475,000 for associates meeting minimum performance standards, including the 1,900 billable-hour target . Additional bonus potential is available for hours billed above 1,900 and for origination credit. This opportunity is particularly well suited to an attorney with a strong transactional tax background , solid law firm training, and an interest in handling sophisticated transactions while working directly with experienced partners and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr