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Tax Associate Attorney

$260k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Associate Attorney – Tax

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to join a leading national law firm. This position offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated tax practice advising clients on complex transactions across multiple industries.

Locations: Chicago, Colorado, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, Santa Monica, Washington, D.C.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 3–5 years of experience advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and international transactions
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, motivation, and initiative
  • Excellent client relations skills with experience managing multiple concurrent matters
  • A high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
  • An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Expected annual salary range: $260,000–$365,000, depending on experience, skill set, and location
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits
    • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
    • Generous paid vacation (four weeks per year), sick time, and 10 paid holidays
    • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
    • Backup care and other family support programs

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated tax attorney to join a highly regarded national practice and work on complex, high-profile matters.

To apply, please contact Direct Counsel for confidential consideration.

Vacancy posted 10 hours ago
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