Tax & Benefits Attorney (Principal/Partner)

Company: Direct Counsel, LLC
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Position: Tax & Benefits Attorney (Principal)Location: Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, ORType: Full-TimeExperience Level: Senior (10+ years)Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax & Benefits Attorney with extensive experience in corporate and transactional law to join a leading law firm's Tax & Benefits practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex business matters, including mergers, reorganizations, acquisitions, and other high-stakes transactions, as well as the development, implementation, and regulation of ESOPs and ERISA-governed plans.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex transactional projects
• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions
• Collaborate within a firmwide client service team to deliver comprehensive solutions
• Provide guidance on ESOP and ERISA matters (prior ESOP experience is a plus) Qualifications
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • 10+ years of experience as a corporate/transactional attorney in a law firm setting
  • Proven track record of managing significant deals and complex transactions
  • Sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills
  • ESOP experience or Tax LL.M. preferred but not required
  • Portable business is a plus Compensation & Benefits
    • Salary Range: $180,000 - $300,000 annually (dependent on experience and qualifications)
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer contributions, disability and life insurance, commuter allowance, parental leave, billable credit hours for DEI and pro bono work, annual bonus, and more. Application ProcessCandidates based in the Seattle, Spokane, or Portland areas are encouraged to apply. All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.Equal Opportunity StatementThis firm values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.
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