Senior Tax Attorney

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in San Diego seeks a senior tax attorney to lead complex federal and California tax controversy matters and advise high-net-worth clients. You will represent clients before IRS and state taxing authorities, manage audits and disputes, and guide tax planning and entity structuring.

Applicants should have 6+ years of tax law experience, California Bar preferred, and a track record of independent, strategic client counseling.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of tax law experience.
• Extensive experience handling federal and/or state tax controversy matters.
• Strong background in tax planning and client counseling.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated tax matters.
• Outstanding interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• California Bar admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sophisticated federal and California tax controversy matters.
• Represent clients before the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and other taxing authorities.
• Manage audits, examinations, administrative appeals, and tax litigation matters.
• Handle collections matters including Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, and Collection Due Process hearings.
• Advise clients on tax planning, business structuring, entity formation, and complex transactions.
• Develop legal strategies for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• Draft legal memoranda, settlement proposals, pleadings, and client communications.
• Serve as the primary advisor for client relationships and strategic planning.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys while collaborating with firm leadership.
• Contribute to business development and continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay

$190,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a premier boutique tax law practice representing business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals in sophisticated tax matters.
• Lead complex federal and California tax controversy, planning, and litigation engagements with significant client responsibility.
• Work alongside highly experienced tax attorneys in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with flexibility to balance your professional and personal life.
• Influence firm growth while mentoring junior attorneys and helping shape the future of the practice.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, relocation assistance, and long-term advancement opportunities.
• Build lasting client relationships while handling challenging, high-value tax matters.

Location

Hybrid opportunity based in San Diego, California, offering a flexible combination of in-office collaboration and remote work.

Note

Applicants should have 6+ years of tax law experience. California Bar admission is preferred, but attorneys licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction who are eligible for reciprocity will be considered.

About Us

We believe exceptional client service starts with exceptional people. Our attorneys partner with business owners, executives, investors, and high-net-worth individuals to solve complex tax challenges while developing trusted long-term relationships. We foster a collaborative culture where experienced attorneys have autonomy, meaningful client interaction, and opportunities for continued professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead sophisticated federal and California tax controversy matters.
• Represent clients before the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and other taxing authorities.
• Manage audits, examinations, administrative appeals, and tax litigation matters.
• Handle collections matters including Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, and Collection Due Process hearings.
• Advise clients on tax planning, business structuring, entity formation, and complex transactions.
• Develop legal strategies for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• Draft legal memoranda, settlement proposals, pleadings, and client communications.
• Serve as the primary advisor for client relationships and strategic planning.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys while collaborating with firm leadership.
• Contribute to business development and continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of tax law experience.
• Extensive experience handling federal and/or state tax controversy matters.
• Strong background in tax planning and client counseling.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated tax matters.
• Outstanding interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• California Bar admission preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and long-term career growth. You’ll work directly with sophisticated clients, handle challenging legal matters, mentor developing attorneys, and enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to build a rewarding practice while making a meaningful impact.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance