Tax Associate

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Job Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Tax Associate with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join its growing tax practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-growth technology and life sciences clients across all stages of development, providing counsel on a range of domestic and international tax issues. The role also includes collaboration across departments, enabling exposure to corporate finance, licensing, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Advise on all areas of federal, state, and international tax law

• Provide tax structuring and planning for M&A transactions, capital markets, and corporate finance

• Support clients in equity financings, technology transfers, and licensing deals

• Collaborate across corporate, IP, and regulatory teams to develop holistic legal solutions

• Counsel clients on both domestic and cross-border tax matters

• Draft and negotiate tax-related provisions in transactional documents

• Analyze legal developments and provide updates to internal teams and clients

Requirements

• 5+ years of tax experience in a law firm or comparable professional setting

• Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance

• Experience advising on complex equity financings and licensing transactions

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated success in client communication and cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• LLM in Taxation preferred but not required

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in one of the listed jurisdictions or eligibility for admission

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

• High level of professionalism and client service orientation

Benefits

• Bonuses: Discretionary merit-based bonuses

• Health & Wellness:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to age 26)

  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support

  • Monthly wellness reimbursements

• Family Support:

  • Paid parental leave

  • Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)

  • Parenting concierge, telemedicine, and caregiver support group

  • In-home and center-based back-up childcare

  • Tutoring and college coaching for children

• Financial Security:

  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with firm contribution

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

  • Basic and supplemental life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary insurances: long-term care, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, ID theft protection, pet insurance

  • Medicare consulting services

• Professional Development:

  • Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

  • Reimbursement for bar review fees and bar dues

Company info

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