Tax Attorney Associate - Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 5–10 Years
Compensation: $265,000–$320,000 Base Salary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Tax Attorney Associate to join a sophisticated transactional tax practice in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience advising on federal and state tax matters involving real estate, partnerships, LLCs, and corporate transactions.

This opportunity offers close collaboration with Corporate and Real Estate attorneys on complex, tax-efficient transaction structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure tax aspects of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and corporate transactions.

• Advise on partnership and LLC taxation, including allocations, distributions, contributions, and ownership restructurings.

• Handle Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, including forward, reverse, and improvement exchanges.

• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in partnership agreements, LLC operating agreements, and transaction documents.

• Advise on federal, state, and local tax matters, including California property and transfer taxes.

• Support M&A, reorganizations, and Qualified Opportunity Zone investments.

• Provide practical tax guidance to clients and transactional teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of transactional tax experience, preferably within a law firm.

• Strong background in federal income tax, partnership taxation, and real estate tax structuring.

• Experience drafting and reviewing partnership, LLC, and joint venture agreements.

• Section 1031 exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zone experience strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with California state and local tax matters preferred.

• Corporate M&A tax experience is a plus.

• J.D. and California Bar admission, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted.

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred, but not required.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client advisory skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• $265,000–$320,000 base salary.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• HSA/FSA options, paid time off, and parental leave.

• Structured mentorship, professional development, and business development support.

Why This Opportunity

Join a respected, mid-sized law firm offering sophisticated transactional work, meaningful client exposure, and direct collaboration across Tax, Real Estate, and Corporate practices. Attorneys benefit from hands-on responsibility, partner mentorship, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.