Senior Corporate Tax Attorney

Our client is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial law firm dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors build, protect, and scale successful companies. As our firm continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to join our thriving Corporate Law practice. This role requires knowledge of and demonstrated experience in Tax Law, Corporate services and complex transactions with 8+ years of relevant experience and a desire to serve their clients exceptionally.

What You Will Do

• Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue/profitability goals
• Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm
• General corporate and M&A activities: Includes drafting governing documents (LLC and Partnership Agreements), Purchase and Sale Agreements, Merger Agreements, and other similar corporate agreements and transactional documentation, such as Buy/Sell Agreements, Shareholder/Investor Agreements, Equity Incentive Plans and Award Agreements.
• M&A Transaction Support: Part of M&A team to assist as tax counsel, with specific focus on drafting/review of tax related provisions of transaction documentation, issue spot and analysis of tax impact of transaction structure, and engage with other tax advisors (i.e., CPAs and opposing tax counsel)
• Corporate Tax Support: Perform research, preparing legal documents, analysis of transaction structure, and performing other duties to ensure clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions for merger and acquisition transactions, including of familiarity with tax-free acquisition/merger structures, corporate conversions, partnership agreements S-corp (limitations and transaction based F-reorg structures), and exit strategies generally

What We Are Looking For

• 8 + years of relevant law firm experience
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law preferably in the state of Colorado
• LLM preferred (equivalent considered)
• 1202 and 409A experience as preferred but not necessary
• Preferred but not required, familiarity with ESOPs, as pertains to general corporate governance, special purpose corporate structures such as, IP holding company, Profits Interest, Management/Services Company, Equipment Leasing, etc.
• Real Estate Investment Support: 1031 like-kind exchange structuring and analysis. General knowledge regarding real estate developer/inventory, i.e., land banking, structures
• Intergroup Coordination: Act as liaison and coordinator with Advanced Tax Strategies and T&E groups as needed
• Excellent drafting skills coupled with the ability to formulate, consider and select the most appropriate solutions, including visualization of related-entity relationships for client understanding
• Strong organizational skills and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize/manage workflow to meet deadlines
• Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with exceptional interpersonal, written, and speaking skills; must be willing to engage regularly with clients
• Team-oriented leader who values the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the firm’s internal talent pipeline.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $155,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Quarterly Bonus Potential – from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers.
• Medical Insurance (Employer pays 75% employee only)
• Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
• Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
• Life Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
• Parental Leave (Bonding)
• Short-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Life, and Hospital Indemnity options
• Attorney Student Loan Support Program (financial assistance toward student loans)
• 401(k) plan – with Employer matching up to 3.5%
• Discretionary Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay (9 days / year)
• State Bar dues and CLEs
• Professional Growth – Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm

We are looking for individuals who embody these traits; if this sounds like you, please submit your application.

• Client-First Mentality: A professional who prioritizes client needs and demonstrates the dedication required to meet evolving deadlines and high-stakes priorities.
• High-Achievement Drive: An individual who thrives in a performance-oriented environment while contributing to a positive, collaborative, and enjoyable office culture.
• Adaptability: The flexibility to navigate and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced law firm environment where change is constant.
• Service-Oriented Collaboration: A true team player with a “no task too small” attitude, willing to jump in wherever needed to support the firm’s collective success.