Transactional Tax Attorney - mid to senior level associate

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is seeking a mid-level Transactional Tax Associate with 6–8 years of experience to focus on U.S. federal income tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and real estate deals, while collaborating with corporate and real estate teams.

The ideal candidate will draft and negotiate complex tax provisions, manage multiple matters, and thrive in a fast-paced AmLaw 200 environment with substantial client contact and growth

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant transactional tax experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong background in domestic partnership and corporate tax matters.
• Meaningful experience drafting and negotiating complex LLC Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements.
• Experience supporting corporate and/or real estate transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiating skills.
• High level of attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and interact directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. federal income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions (asset and equity transactions).
• Provide guidance on partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in purchase/sale, merger, and joint venture agreements.
• Draft and revise LLC Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements with tax allocations.
• Support sophisticated real estate joint ventures and other transactional matters.
• Conduct tax diligence and prepare memos analyzing transaction structures and tax consequences.
• Collaborate with corporate, real estate, and finance teams to deliver client solutions.

Skills

Transactional tax

Tax structuring

Drafting LLC/Partnership agreements

M&A tax

Real estate tax

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Procopio’s Corporate & Tax Team is seeking a mid-level Transactional Tax Associate with 6–8 years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice at an AmLaw 200 firm that provides substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, practice development opportunities, and long-term professional growth. We are open to candidates in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, or Washington D.C.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising on domestic transactional tax matters, with the ability to support a wide variety of corporate and real estate transactions. This role will primarily focus on federal income tax structuring and analysis in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions, while also working closely with our corporate and real estate teams.

We are seeking a candidate who is technically strong, practical in approach, and comfortable drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. federal income tax aspects of:
• Mergers and acquisitions (asset and equity transactions)
• Partnership formations, restructurings, and recapitalizations
• Joint ventures and strategic investments
• Real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions
• Structure and analyze transactions involving partnerships, LLCs, and corporations
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in:
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Merger and contribution agreements
• Joint venture agreements
• Draft and revise complex LLC Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements, including detailed tax allocation and distribution provisions
• Provide tax support on sophisticated real estate joint ventures and other transactional matters
• Conduct tax diligence and prepare memoranda analyzing transaction structures and tax consequences
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, real estate, and finance practices to deliver comprehensive client solutions

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant transactional tax experience in a law firm setting
• Strong background in domestic partnership and corporate tax matters
• Meaningful experience drafting and negotiating complex LLC Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements
• Experience supporting corporate and/or real estate transactions
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiating skills
• High level of attention to detail and responsiveness
• Ability to manage multiple matters and interact directly with clients
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Why Procopio

This is a unique opportunity to join an AmLaw 200 firm in a team-oriented environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and client service. Our attorneys work closely together across disciplines and are given meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

Procopio has again been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list. We are committed to the professional development of our attorneys and to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Procopio was certified by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles.

Compensation

Typical base salary range is $215,000 – 325,000 depending on experience. Significant bonus opportunities are also available. If your salary expectations fall outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.