Corporate (M&A/Transactional) Tax Associate

Orrick's tax practice is seeking an associate with three to six years of experience (at least some of which is at a law firm) focused on the tax aspects of complex corporate and partnership transactions, including strategic and private equity M&A transactions and domestic and international tax planning and structuring. Experience working with growth-stage technology and life science companies and investors a plus. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior oral and written communication, logical reasoning, research and organizational skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who would work from our San Francisco, Silicon Valley or Santa Monica offices. We will consider candidates in other locations (including candidates who desire to work remotely) on a case-by-case basis.

Our tax group advises on a wide variety of tax matters impacting innovative high-growth businesses and their investors. Our tax team includes nationally prominent lawyers in the U.S. and internationally. Our firm's tax practice is noted in many professional guides, such as Chambers USA and Legal500.

* The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience at a peer law firm, exceptional academic credentials, and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
* Membership to the State Bar of the office of the state in which the candidate expects to be located is required.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristen Verrastro, Recruiting Manager, at kverrastro@orrick.com.

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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