Tax/Business/Estate Planning Attorney

Orionplacement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney to work on sophisticated tax, business, and estate planning matters in Seattle. This full-time hybrid position emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed in Washington.

Responsibilities include advising clients on complex tax matters, structuring business transactions, and drafting legal documents. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tax law, business planning, or estate planning.
• Working knowledge of federal income tax matters.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex tax, business, and estate planning matters.
• Handle federal income tax issues involving various entities.
• Structure mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Draft client correspondence and planning documents.
• Conduct tax research and provide strategic analysis.

Skills

Tax law expertise

Business planning

Estate planning

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Washington State Bar license

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated tax, business, and estate planning matters for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and families
• Join a highly collaborative team that values mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and long-term career growth
• Enjoy meaningful client relationships and complex, intellectually engaging work rather than commodity matters
• Benefit from a modern, remodeled office environment that prioritizes connection, collaboration, and team culture
• Earn performance-based and discretionary bonuses on top of a strong base salary
• Build a sustainable legal career with clear advancement pathways and strong work life balance

Location

Seattle, WA. This is a full-time hybrid role with a strong preference for in-office collaboration. Attorneys are encouraged to be on-site for the first 90 days to support onboarding, learning, and relationship-building, with flexibility to work from home thereafter.

Note

Candidates must be licensed in Washington and bring at least 3 years of directly relevant tax, business, and estate planning experience. More senior attorneys are welcome to apply. Candidates from law firms, in-house roles, or solo practices will be considered if their experience aligns with the role.

About Us

We are a well-established Seattle-based law firm recognized for delivering thoughtful, high-quality legal counsel across a broad range of practice areas. Teamwork is at the core of how we operate, and every role contributes meaningfully to our success. We invest in our people through mentorship, modern legal technology, and a genuinely supportive culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise businesses, owners, and families on complex tax, business, and estate planning matters
• Handle federal income tax issues involving individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts
• Structure taxable and tax-free mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and intergenerational company succession plans
• Draft client correspondence, technical memoranda, and planning documents with increasing autonomy
• Conduct tax research and provide strategic analysis on planning issues
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated client solutions

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Washington State Bar license
• 3+ years of experience in tax law, business planning, or estate planning
• Working knowledge of federal income tax matters
• Strong written, analytical, and client communication skills
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be part of a collegial, high-performing team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our culture emphasizes mentorship, respect, and shared success. We value in-person collaboration, invest in our workspace, and create opportunities to connect both professionally and socially. This is a place where attorneys build long-term careers while maintaining balance and enjoying the practice of law.

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Benefits

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