Corporate Attorney

About the position

Corporate Attorney

Career Consulting Partners has partnered with a premier Southern California Law firm with over 50 Attorneys in their search for a Corporate & Tax Attorney. We are looking for someone with 2 - 4 years of experience in corporate business transactions. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled attorney who also holds an active CPA license and thrives in a fast paced-collaborative, and high-caliber legal environment. You will be working directly with the managing partner. This Hybrid role combines corporate law and private client tax work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support matters originated by the Corporate & Tax team, including M&A, partnership agreements, sales/purchase agreements, and other general corporate transactions.
• Prepare and review complex tax forms, including IRS Forms 706 (Estate Tax), 709 (Gift Tax), and 1041 (Fiduciary Income Tax).
• Analyze trust and estate documents to determine funding strategies and tax implications. 
• Research Federal and state tax issues related to estate, gift, fiduciary income tax, and GST Taxation.
• Assist in IRS audits involving estate, gift, and trust returns.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, wealth managers, fiduciaries, and external professionals.
• Provide accounting analysis, including trust allocations, proformas, and post-death trust funding.

Requirements:

• J.D. and an Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in accounting and corporate transactions.
• Ambitious and driven Attorney to work partner
• Experience working with law firms, wealth management firms, or private fiduciary services.
• Proficient in Lacerte, CCH Axcess, or comparable tax software.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, estate/gift/fiduciary tax law, and GST tax planning.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle and bill 1600 - 1,800 hours annually.
• Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Open to senior candidates as well (5 - 10 years of experience)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000
• Plus discretionary quarterly bonuses, and additional compensation for exceeding billable hours. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support (EAP, therapy, mindfulness apps), Peloton membership, and a Well-Being Program focused on mental health awareness.
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, bereavement, jury duty, and leave of absence options.
• Adoption assistance, back-up care, fertility coverage, elder care services, life and disability insurance, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan, financial consultations, firm HSA contributions, FSAs for healthcare and childcare, and student loan refinancing programs.

Location:

• Pasadena, CA
• El Segundo, CA

Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward.

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