Transactional Tax Associate (Multi-Office)

Summary DLA Piper is seeking a transactional tax associate to join our Corporate practice group, with work focused on M&A and private equity transactions. This position is open to our Los Angeles and Atlanta offices. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds. Interested candidates should have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.Responsibilities Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.Draft well‑written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.Assist/Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for negotiations, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.Attend, support, and participate in high‑level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.Desired Skills Entrepreneurial, proactive working style.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Strong research, analytical and problem‑solving skills.Attention to detail.Good business and professional judgment.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to work collaboratively and independently.Minimum Experience JD from an accredited law school.2+ years of transactional experience.LLM in Taxation.Job Expectations Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.Foster positive work relationships.Comply with all firm policies and practices.Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, including working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and participating in meetings as needed.Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.Embrace and uphold firm values as part of culture.Physical Demands Required: Sedentary work, Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Work Environment The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion. Hybrid – Regular in‑office presence with some flexibility for work‑from‑home.Pay Transparency The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $225,000 - $260,000 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location. Compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).Equal Opportunity Employment DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr