Tax Partner / Of Counsel (7+ Years)

Tax Partner / Of Counsel (7+ Years)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Partner or Of Counsel to join a highly respected Am Law firm. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior tax attorney to join a growing and collaborative Taxation, Trusts & Estates practice with strong firm leadership support and significant long-term growth potential.

The firm is seeking an experienced attorney with sophisticated transactional tax experience gained in a law firm environment. This role offers flexibility in office location, with opportunities available in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Francisco. For the right candidate, there is also potential for a future practice group leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the tax aspects of complex corporate and partnership transactions
• Counsel clients on strategic and private equity M&A transactions
• Provide domestic and international tax planning and structuring advice
• Assist with private equity fund formation matters
• Advise on capital markets transactions, financings, restructurings, and other sophisticated business matters
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across multiple practice groups
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of tax experience in a law firm setting
• Strong background handling sophisticated transactional tax matters
• Experience with partnership and corporate tax planning
• Familiarity with private equity transactions and fund formation preferred
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Interest in mentoring and contributing to strategic practice growth
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred
• Large law firm training preferred

Why Join

• Opportunity to join a growing and strategically expanding platform
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Strong leadership support and investment in growth
• Flexible office location options
• Potential leadership opportunities for the right candidate

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Direct Counsel for a confidential discussion.