Transactional Tax Associate (LA)

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Summary

DLA Piper is seeking a transactional tax associate to join our Corporate

practice group, with 2-3 years of experience focusing on M&A and private equity

transactions. This position is open to our Los Angeles office. 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

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and

analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.

• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents,

contracts, and correspondence.

• Transaction Assistance and Management: 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.

• Internal/External Client Interaction: 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.

• Collaboration: 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.

• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations,

staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.

• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing

training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge,

practice technology, management, and leadership skills.

• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: 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

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending

upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal

requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are

not limited to

• 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, such as (a) working at a

computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and

typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c)

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.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of

our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our

clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

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

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the

work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way.

It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be

performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the

sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements,

and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at

any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials

via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit

individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and

responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process,

please contact TaxTalent@us.dlapiper.com [TaxTalent@us.dlapiper.com].

Search Firms

Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the

firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm,

please log in to the agency portal.  If you do not have an agreement with us and

would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to

TaxTalent@us.dlapiper.com [TaxTalent@us.dlapiper.com].

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. The 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).

Non-California applicants who apply for this California-based role do so

voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Relocation benefits,

if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction

and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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

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