Transactional Tax Associate (2+ yrs exp) - Los Angeles

Tax-Exempt Organizations Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking a Transactional Tax Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its highly regarded Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice in Los Angeles.

This is a unique opportunity for an attorney interested in building a specialized practice representing nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, foundations, research organizations, trade associations, and other tax-exempt entities. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated transactional, governance, tax, and compliance matters while collaborating closely with nationally recognized practitioners in the nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on transactional, operational, and tax-related matters


• Draft and negotiate documents relating to:
  
  
  
  • Nonprofit mergers and acquisitions
  
  
  • Joint ventures
  
  
  • Corporate reorganizations
  
  
  • Spin-offs and restructurings
  
  
  • Tax-exempt bond financings
  
  


• Prepare and review:
  
  
  
  • Board resolutions and governance materials
  
  
  • IRS submissions and exemption-related filings
  
  
  • Client alerts and advisory memoranda
  
  


• Counsel clients regarding:
  
  
  
  • Tax-exempt status compliance
  
  
  • Unrelated business income tax (UBIT)
  
  
  • Private inurement and private benefit issues
  
  
  • Intermediate sanctions
  
  
  • Executive compensation matters
  
  
  • Charitable solicitation and fundraising activities
  
  
  • Governance and fiduciary responsibilities
  
  


• Assist organizations and individual leaders with complex operational and tax planning issues


• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, healthcare, and private client practices on multidisciplinary matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar


• At least 2 years of transactional tax experience, preferably in a large law firm environment


• Experience advising nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations


• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong academic credentials


• Interest in developing a specialized nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations practice


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Tax-exempt organizations
  
  
  • Nonprofit governance
  
  
  • Charitable organizations
  
  
  • Tax-exempt bond transactions
  
  
  • Executive compensation planning
  
  


• LL.M. in Taxation


• Corporate transactional experience involving tax planning components

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to develop one of the most specialized and sophisticated nonprofit and tax-exempt organization practices in the country. Attorneys benefit from:

• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized tax-exempt organizations practitioners


• Exposure to complex nonprofit transactions and governance matters


• Significant client contact and responsibility


• Work with educational institutions, healthcare organizations, foundations, religious institutions, museums, and research organizations


• Strong professional development and long-term partnership-track opportunities


• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $235,000 - $360,000 annually


• Eligibility for annual merit increases


• Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off


• Professional development and CLE opportunities


• Wellness and employee assistance programs


• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Location

• Los Angeles, California