Transactional Tax Associate (LA)

The role

DLA Piper is seeking a transactional tax associate with 2-3 years of PQE to join their Corporate practice group in Los Angeles. The role focuses on M&A and private equity transactions and is for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and immediately transferable skills.

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy
• Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Assist and manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for negotiations, closings, and other legal activities
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism
• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents
• Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills
• Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, civic and professional organizations, pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities

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