Business Planning & Estate Attorney – Tax Emphasis
$145,000–$185,000 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Assistant Attorney focused on complex federal income tax issues within business planning, estate planning, and succession matters. Handles tax issues for individuals, partnerships, estates, and trusts; advises on intergenerational wealth and business succession; supports taxable and tax-free M&A activity for closely held and domestic companies; conducts technical tax research and analysis; drafts client correspondence and memoranda; designs complex succession structures; collaborates with clients and internal teams to develop long-term tax strategies.
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in tax, estate planning, or business transactions
- LL.M. in Taxation or equivalent experience (CPA or comparable tax background strongly preferred)
- Strong background in federal income tax law across entities and structures
- Experience with transactional tax work, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong communicator with ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly
Desired Qualifications
- LL.M. in Taxation or equivalent experience
- CPA or comparable tax background strongly preferred
- Experience with transactional tax work, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations
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