Associate - Tax (Real Estate)
Role description
From the employer**Tax Associate (Real Estate/REITs) — Los Angeles**
Our AmLaw 100 client is building out its LA tax bench for real estate and REIT work. The platform handles complex, high-value assets and cross-border structures, with national recognition across Real Estate and Tax by leading directories.
**Role Summary**
- Advise on REIT structuring, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, capital markets and financing matters tied to real estate assets
- Draft and negotiate tax provisions in transaction documents
- Partner with Real Estate, Funds, Capital Markets and Corporate teams across offices on tax-driven deal architecture and execution
**Candidate Profile**
- Law school class years 2019–2022
- Solid tax foundation with hands-on exposure to real estate, including REITs
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills; creative problem solver who can navigate novel issues
- LA location required
**Why This Role**
- High-caliber matters at a top firm in this space, consistently recognized by Chambers USA, with strong Real Estate and respected Tax rankings.
- Mentorship and training that are structured and accessible, including confidential coaching, live and on-demand CLE, and partner mentorship.
- Healthy firm momentum and resources that support ambitious associates, reflected in recent industry reporting on growth and profitability.
- Compensation: $260,000–$390,000 base, plus discretionary performance bonus; comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance and FSAs.
If your practice includes REITs or complex real estate tax work and you’re ready for a bigger platform, connect in confidence. Send a résumé or reach out directly for a discreet conversation.
**Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially:**
https://calendly.com/advocates_legal_recruiting---ed_levine/--meeting-with-ed-30min