Tax Associate Attorney at Direct Counsel

Associate Attorney – Tax (3rd–5th Year)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to join a leading national law firm. This position offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated tax practice advising clients on complex transactions across multiple industries.

Locations:
Chicago, Colorado, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, Santa Monica, Washington, D.C.

About the Role:
The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years of experience advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and international transactions

• Strong problem-solving abilities, motivation, and initiative

• Excellent client relations skills with experience managing multiple concurrent matters

• A high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school

• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Expected annual salary range: $260,000–$365,000, depending on experience, skill set, and location

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

  • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage

  • Generous paid vacation (four weeks per year), sick time, and 10 paid holidays

  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits

  • Backup care and other family support programs

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated tax attorney to join a highly regarded national practice and work on complex, high-profile matters.

To apply, please contact Direct Counsel for confidential consideration.