Business and Tax Attorney (Transactional) - Oakland at Direct Counsel

Join a Thriving Business & Tax Practice in Northern California
Direct Counsel is partnering with an Am Law 200 firm seeking a Business, Real Estate & Tax Attorney with at least 5 years of transactional tax experience to join its growing team in Oakland or Sacramento. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a respected and well-established practice, handling sophisticated commercial, real estate, and tax matters in a flexible and collegial work environment.

Role Highlights:

• Advise on tax implications of commercial transactions, real estate deals, and general corporate structuring

• Contribute to estate planning-related tax work (preferred but not required)

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team on business, real estate, and tax strategies

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents with precision and business acumen

• Deliver outstanding client service without needing to bring a book of business

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years of legal experience in transactional tax law

• Exposure to tax-related estate planning is a plus

• Strong understanding of real estate and corporate transactional work

• California Bar membership required

• CPA license and/or LLM in Tax preferred

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Team-oriented and client-focused with high professional standards

• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable legal practice

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting base salary of $180,000+ (commensurate with experience)

• Lucrative merit-based bonus structure

• Generous benefits package including:

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans

  • Flexible PTO (“Take time as needed” policy)

  • Health savings account & pre-tax reimbursement options

  • 401(k) with firm match

  • Paid parental leave

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Life and AD&D insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Join:

• Work in a hybrid role based in Oakland or Sacramento

• Join a highly ranked Am Law 200 firm recognized as #1 in the U.S. for revenue growth

• Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive firm culture known for outstanding attorney retention

• Make a direct impact on complex transactions across multiple sectors

All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Apply today to take your tax and transactional law career to the next level with a firm that truly invests in its people.