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

• Position Locations: Los Angeles
• Salary: $235,000 - $360,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: CALIFORNIA
• Practice Area: TAX
• Specialties: BONDS, CHARITABLE GIVING, COMPLIANCE, EXEC COMPENSATION, FINANCE, JOINT VENTURE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, NO

Firm Description:
Our client is a leading international law firm with over 900 attorneys across 18 offices worldwide. Known for its pioneering approach to legal service delivery, the firm combines deep industry expertise with innovative technology and process design to serve Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. With recognized strengths in labor and employment, real estate, litigation, and corporate law, the firm is consistently ranked among the top for client service, diversity, and legal innovation. Its collaborative culture and commitment to strategic growth make it a dynamic environment for legal professionals.

Position Description:

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

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