Corporate Tax/Tax-Exempts Associate - (2+ years) Los Angeles

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We have an incredible opportunity for a transactional tax associate with at least 2 years of experience to join our elite Tax-exempt Organizations Practice Group, based in our Downtown Los Angeles office. Candidates with transactional tax and deal experience and an interest in developing a high-level, tax-exempt organizations practice are strongly encouraged to apply. Some experience advising nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations is required. Your clients will include colleges and universities, hospitals and other healthcare organizations, social service and environmental conservation organizations, research institutions, private foundations, trade associations, religious organizations, museums, and various other nonprofit organizations. We also represent individuals in their roles as founders, officers, directors, and contributors to tax-exempt organizations.

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Day-To-Day

As an associate in the Tax-exempt Organizations Practice Group within our Corporate Department, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Draft and review transaction documents and related board materials, IRS submissions, and client advisory materials for various nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, conversions, spin-offs, corporate reorganizations, tax-exempt bond financings and other transactions.
• Support nonprofit and tax-exempt clients on tax compliance, unrelated business income, private inurement/benefit, intermediate sanctions, sophisticated executive compensation matters, governance, fundraising and charitable giving issues.
• Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated matters across healthcare, education, research, and other mission-driven sectors.

You Have

• At least 2 years of transactional tax experience at a "big law" firm (and, preferably, experience with nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations).
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-moving environment, on an equity partner track.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• LLM in Taxation preferred but not required.

We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a national firm and one of the country's premier tax-exempt organizations practices. You will be working alongside the head of the firm's Tax-exempt Organizations Practice Group, Ofer Lion, who has been quoted as an authority on tax-exempt organizations in numerous news stories, including on NPR, by The Associated Press, and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Tax Analysts, The Huffington Post, Forbes.com, and Politico.com.

What We Provide

• We provide a competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• We provide comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
• We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in matter strategy and management.

More About Seyfarth

With more than 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

Los Angeles office:

Seyfarth Shaw LLP will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

The salary range for this role is $235,000 - $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)

California:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Location Specific Language

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017