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Senior Tax Associate or Counsel (8 years of experience)
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A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$84,848 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Our Tax Practice Group is seeking a senior tax attorney with eight or more years of experience to join its dynamic and growing practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling a broad range of federal, state, and local tax matters, with technical expertise in partnerships (including Chapter K), pass-through entities, and complex waterfall structures. Experience with fund formation, private equity transactions, LLCs, and M&A is required, along with familiarity working with nonprofit organizations. International tax experience, a Tax LL.M., and prior law firm experience are preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative and entrepreneurial practice with a national reach. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and clients across offices, lead sophisticated tax matters and contribute meaningfully to the continued expansion of the firm's tax practice. Partnership opportunities may be available for exceptional candidates, particularly those with a demonstrated ability to generate or support business development efforts including a portable book of business. This is a hybrid position based in any of our California offices, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, San Diego, or Fresno. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $305k +. Salary depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, book of business, and professional skills required for this role. Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized and detail oriented and are looking towards partnership with Hanson Bridgett. We are an EEO employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered for a position, please submit: Cover letter (optional) Resume Law school transcript