Four to six years of experience in transactional tax matters Experience in drafting and reviewing partnership, joint venture, and limited liability company agreements Experience with tax aspects of equity and debt financing transactions Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and related agreements
The role
K&L Gates is seeking a Midlevel Tax Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join their offices in Charlotte, New York, or Washington D.C. This role focuses on transactional tax matters, with a preference for experience in renewable energy projects and credits.
What you'll do
Work closely with experienced lawyers
Assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact
What we're looking for
Four to six years of experience in transactional tax matters
Experience in drafting and reviewing partnership, joint venture, and limited liability company agreements
Experience with tax aspects of equity and debt financing transactions
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and related agreements
Strong academic credentials
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to providing the highest quality client service
Experience with renewable energy projects and credits, including tax equity and credit transfers, or other energy tax matters· nice to have
LL.M. in Taxation· nice to have
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
Dental Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement plan
Health Advocacy Services
Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
Addiction Resources
Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Paid Holidays (12)
Family Building Benefits
Pro Bono Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Bar Expense Reimbursement
529 Deductions
Relocation
Accident Insurance
Balanced Hours Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Wellness Program
All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law