Senior Attorney, Ryan Legal Services (RLS)

Ryan, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid work options

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical

Resumo da vaga

Ryan LLC seeks a Senior Attorney to lead and supervise its tax practice, coordinating with the President on staffing, licensing, and ethical compliance across engagements.

The role demands a JD, AZ Bar admission, and 20+ years in tax law, with strong client-facing skills and a track record in supervising attorneys and paralegals. Hybrid schedule and professional development benefits are provided.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Arizona Bar admission required; active status.
• One-year master’s degree in taxation or equivalent.
• At least twenty years of experience as a practicing tax attorney.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal analysis and supervision of tax-related matters for clients.
• Hire, train, and manage legal staff within the Tax practice.
• Draft and negotiate Legal Services Agreements and client engagements.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, licensing, and ethics for the team.
• Engage in marketing efforts and co-counsel engagements with clients.

Conhecimentos

Legal leadership

Tax law expertise

Client relations

Staff development

Formação

Juris Doctorate

Master’s in Taxation

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Internet research

Descrição da vaga

Why Ryan?Hybrid Work OptionsAward-Winning CultureGenerous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment ReimbursementBenefits Eligibility Effective Day One401K with Employer MatchTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceFertility Assistance ProgramFour-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of ServiceThe Senior Attorney, RLS directs, implements, manages, coordinates, oversees, and supervises legal matters relating to RLS. This position shall require adherence to the rules of the Arizona Supreme Court and the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration regulating the practice of law conducted by an Arizona Alternative Business Structure. The Senior Attorney will work with the President to manage all matters relating to the practice of law (including, without limitation, staffing, licensing, performance of legal services, ethical compliance, client engagement and representation, and co-counsel engagements).Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key ResultsPeople:Provides legal expertise where needed.Hires, trains, and manages legal staff.Provides ongoing professional guidance and direction to direct reports from the Legal department.Client:Develop forms, tools and methods of communication necessary to engage clients.Participate in marketing training with service delivery professionals.Draft, send, receive, record, and track specific prospective and client engagement agreements.Work with Ryan professionals to develop, create marketing programs and websites. This includes preparation of talking points for client referrals and drafting marketing referral materials.Practice of Tax LawProvide legal analysis and advice to third party Ryan clients and supervise other attorneys and paralegals in providing legal services to outside clients.Manage and have oversight of various tax domain services offered by Ryan, including property tax, transaction tax, severance tax, and federal taxes.Representing clients in tax appeal matters including contacting prospects, negotiating Legal Services Agreements, recommending appeals and lawsuits, seeking client approvals for appeals, communicating result, and obtaining approvals from clients.Engaging co-counsel for local services and supervising work performed by co-counsel.Supervise professional tax training for attorneys and staff and require them to maintain their state professional licensing requirements to provide legal advice on various legal issues.Education/Experience:Four-year bachelor's degree.Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.One-year master’s degree in taxation or equivalent.At least twenty years’ experience as a practicing tax attorney.Active member of the State Bar of Arizona.No character or fitness violations from any state bar association or supreme court.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.Certificates and Licenses:License to practice law in the State of Arizona required. Membership to the American Bar Association preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises Paralegals and Associate Attorneys. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.Work Environment:Standard indoor working environment.Extended periods of sitting while working at computer.Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels.Independent travel requirement: Less than 10%.Willingness to work non-standard hours to accommodate global time zones as needed.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran#LI-ML1