Tax Associate Mid-Level to Senior

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP access

On-site gym

Parental leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks a mid-to-senior Tax Associate with 5-10 years of experience advising on federal and state tax aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, focusing on partnership and real estate tax matters. You will structure transactions to meet clients' legal, economic, and business objectives.

JD from an accredited law school, California Bar admission or eligibility, and strong drafting and analytical skills are required; experience with 1031 exchanges and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant tax law experience in transactional practice.
• Strong knowledge of federal income tax principles for real estate transactions and partnerships.
• California tax issues experience preferred; M&A/corporate tax exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax aspects of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Provide guidance on partnership and LLC tax matters, including allocations and restructurings.
• Structure and advise on Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in various agreements.
• Advise on federal, state, and local tax considerations in transactions.
• Provide tax advice for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Research and analyze complex tax issues for clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Drafting skills

Cross-practice collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level to senior Tax Associate in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience advising on federal and state tax aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, with a focus on partnership and real estate tax matters. The role involves structuring transactions to align with clients’ legal, economic, and business objectives.

Duties

• Advise on tax aspects of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.


• Provide guidance on partnership and LLC tax matters, including allocations and restructurings.


• Structure and advise on Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.


• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in various agreements.


• Advise on federal, state, and local tax considerations in transactions.


• Provide tax advice for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.


• Research and analyze complex tax issues for clients.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant tax law experience, preferably in a sophisticated transactional practice.


• Strong knowledge of federal income tax principles for real estate transactions and partnerships.


• Experience with Section 1031 exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zone transactions preferred.


• Experience drafting and reviewing transaction documents from a tax perspective.


• Familiarity with California state and local tax issues preferred.


• Experience advising on tax aspects of M&A or corporate transactions is a plus.


• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage sophisticated matters independently while collaborating with attorneys.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted.


• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent communication and drafting skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively across practice groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.


• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.


• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.


• On-site fitness center and wellness programs.


• Paid time off and generous paid parental leave.