Goodspeed Merrill (GM), is seeking a Senior Corporate Tax Attorney to join its 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.

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Key Results:

• Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue/profitability goals

• Achieve positive reviews from clients

• Attain minimum billing hours (utilization) on a monthly and annual basis

• Attain effective rate goals on a monthly and annual basis

• Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm

• Establish team policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• 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)

Skills and Abilities:

• General corporate and M&A experience, including 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
• 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
• Open to mentoring/supervising junior attorneys

To work with GM you should appreciate:

• A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate

• A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with

• Flexibility to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm

environment

• Team player with a “no task too small” attitude

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000 depending on experience, with a compelling bonus structure.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (part of premium is paid by GM)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Colorado Bar dues and CLEs

Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park

Legal Disclaimer

Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.