Junior Associate Corporate Tax Planning

This is a remote position.

Junior Associate Corporate & Tax Planning (REMOTE)

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm committed to providing topnotch legal services to our diverse client base. With a focus on excellence innovation and client satisfaction we take pride in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. As we continue to expand our legal team we are seeking a talented Senior Associate focusing on employment issues. Goodspeed Merrill is where passion meets excellence.

Our client is seeking an experienced Mid to Senior level Associate Attorney to support a thriving Corporate and Strategic Planning Tax Law practice. We are looking for an attorney who is passionate about their clients coworkers and their field of work; enjoys a culture of high achievement; and wants to be part of a growing and dynamic law firm!

General Duties:

Advising on general corporate and sophisticated tax treatment and consequences of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions

Advising on tax consequences of ownership interests in corporations; including SCorporations Limited Liability Corporations Partnerships etc.

Advising on tax consequences of real estate transactions

Advising and Assisting in choice of entity planning and structuring M&A transactions

Drafting and Negotiating Tax Representations/Covenants

Assisting in general tax due diligence review

Requirements & Experience:

2 years practicing attorney with relevant law firm experience

Essential Knowledge Base Experience

Juris Doctorate from an accredited university

Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado (good standing)

Tax Experience preferred Interest level in Tax

Strong team player with demonstrated leadership qualities

A motivated individual with a proven capacity to develop opportunities through effective relationships that lead to successful business development for the Practice and Firm

Key Results:

Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue/profitability goals

Achieve positive reviews from clients

Attain minimum billing hours (utilization) on a monthly and annual basis

Attain Effective Rate goals on a monthly and annual basis

Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team conducting research preparing legal documents and performing other duties to ensure clients receive the best and most costeffective legal solutions

Develop implementation strategy and coordinate and consummate preparation of relevant documents

Excellent drafting skills coupled with the ability to formulate consider and select the most appropriate solutions

Strong organizational skills and a selfstarter with the ability to prioritize/manage workflow to meet deadlines

Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with exceptional interpersonal written and speaking skills

Desire for a longterm rewarding career

To work with you should appreciate:

A clientfirst mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate

A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with

Flexibility in how we operate intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $100000$135000 depending on experience.

We have a dynamic bonus program for Associate level attorneys which permits time for business development without sacrificing bonus eligibility after achieving 1500 billable hours.

Health Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and LongTerm Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Colorado Bar dues and CLEs

Inhouse mentoring program

Our client is located in the South Denver Tech Center (DTC) near Lincoln and I25 in the Meridian Business Park