Transactional Tax Attorney (M&A / Corporate) Counsel or Partner
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Transactional Tax Attorney (Counsel / Partner)
Sophisticated Corporate M&A Platform | Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Compensation: $300,000–$525,000 Base + Bonus/Collections Upside
About the Role
A sophisticated Los Angeles law firm is seeking a senior Transactional Tax Attorney to join its Corporate/M&A platform. This is a highly visible role tied directly to an active and growing transactional practice handling sophisticated middle-market deal work across a range of industries.
The role is focused on transactional tax matters involving:
- mergers & acquisitions
- restructurings
- financings
- partnership structuring
- corporate transactions
This is not:
- trusts & estates
- tax controversy
- compliance-heavy tax
- broad/general tax work
The opportunity offers direct collaboration with Corporate/M&A partners, meaningful involvement in high-level transactions, and the ability to become a key part of a well-established deal platform.
The group handles sophisticated work comparable to larger national firms while offering a more balanced and sustainable environment than many traditional BigLaw platforms.
The firm is also open to speaking with small groups or attorneys with portable practices.
What They Are Looking For
- 7+ years of sophisticated transactional tax experience
- Strong M&A/corporate tax background
- Law firm-trained attorney
- Experience supporting deal teams on complex transactions
- Ability to operate independently with clients and partners
- Active California Bar license and good standing required
- Counsel, non-equity partner, equity partner, or strong senior associate backgrounds welcomed
- Portable business not required, but welcomed
Strong Backgrounds May Include
- Corporate tax
- Partnership tax
- Transaction structuring
- M&A tax
- Financings
- Restructurings
- Sophisticated middle-market transactions
Work Model / Lifestyle
Hybrid environment with meaningful partner collaboration and visibility internally.
The group is known for handling sophisticated work while maintaining a significantly more balanced lifestyle than many major firm environments.
Compensation
Base salary range approximately $300,000–$525,000 depending on level and experience.
Additional bonus/collections upside available. Strong flexibility exists for the right candidate.
If you are outside of the listed compensation range but believe your background aligns closely with sophisticated transactional tax and M&A work, you are still encouraged to apply or reach out confidentially for discussion.
How to Apply
Apply directly or email: Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.com
Subject Line: Transactional Tax Attorney – Los Angeles
Please include:
- Resume