Senior Corporate Attorney (M&A & Tax Focus)

📍 Location: Colorado (Preferred)

🕒 Job Type: Full-Time

💲 Salary: $155,000 – $170,000 (DOE)

💼 Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus (3%–16% of realized revenue)

🚀 About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial legal team focused on supporting business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors.

This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in corporate law, M&A transactions, and tax structuring, who thrives in a high-performance, client-focused environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting:
  • LLC & Partnership Agreements
  • Purchase & Sale Agreements
  • Merger Agreements
  • Shareholder & Investor Agreements
  • Equity Incentive Plans
• Provide tax counsel on M&A deals, including:
  • Drafting/reviewing tax provisions
  • Structuring transactions for tax efficiency
  • Collaborating with CPAs and external advisors
• Conduct corporate tax research and analysis, including:
  • Tax-free reorganizations (F-reorgs)
  • S-corp structuring and limitations
  • Exit strategies and entity structuring
• Support real estate investment transactions, including:
  • 1031 like-kind exchanges
  • Development and land banking strategies
• Act as liaison across internal legal teams and tax strategy groups
• Contribute to business development and client growth initiatives
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys

✅ Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate law and M&A transactions
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law (Colorado preferred)
• Strong expertise in:
  • Corporate governance and transactional law
  • Tax structuring and analysis
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• LLM in Taxation (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with:
  • Section 1202 & 409A
  • ESOPs and complex entity structures
  • IP holding companies, profits interests, and management companies
• Familiarity with advanced tax planning strategies

🌟 What You’ll Bring

• Client-first mindset with strong attention to detail
• High-performance drive in a results-oriented environment
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Team-oriented leadership and mentorship capabilities

💼 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $155K – $170K
• Quarterly bonus structure (3%–16%) with no billable hour requirement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer contributions)
• 401(k) with employer match (up to 3.5%)
• Paid time off + holidays
• Parental leave
• Short-term & long-term disability (employer paid)
• Life insurance (employer paid)
• Student loan assistance program
• CLEs and Bar dues covered
• Career growth and advancement opportunities