Midlevel Tax Associate

K&L Gates; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Professional Development Opportunities

Family Building Benefits

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Tax associate for our Charlotte office. Ideal candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in transactional tax matters, especially with renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, handling tax provisions in transactions, and providing client service.

The position requires strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills. A hybrid work model is available, along with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in transactional tax matters.
• Experience with renewable energy projects and credits.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review partnership and limited liability company agreements.
• Handle tax aspects of equity and debt financing transactions.
• Negotiate tax provisions in merger and purchase agreements.

Skills

Transactional tax matters

Renewable energy projects

Tax credits

Partnership agreements

Communication skills

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Tax associate to join our Charlotte, New York, or Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience in transactional tax matters. Preferred candidates will have experience with renewable energy projects and credits, including tax equity and credit transfers, or other energy tax matters. An LL.M. in Taxation is strongly preferred.

Areas Of Preferred Expertise Include

• Experience in drafting and reviewing partnership, joint venture, and limited liability company agreements.
• Experience with tax aspects of equity and debt financing transactions.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and related agreements.

Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Please contact Marley McLaughlin, Principal Legal Recruiter, at [e-mail] with any questions.

Base Compensation $270,000 - $365,000 / year.

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

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Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health Advocacy Services
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
• Addiction Resources
• Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
• Family Building Benefits
• Pro Bono Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bar Expense Reimbursement
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation
• Accident Insurance
• Balanced Hours Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].