Senior Attorney
Goodspeed Merrill - Englewood, CO
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Goodspeed Merrill (GM), is seeking a Senior Tax Attorney to join its Corporate Law 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.As part of our application process, please complete the Culture Index Assessment. Copy and paste this link in your browser: 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 proceduresQualifications:• 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:• Ability to work independently and as part of a team conducting research, preparing legal documents, analysis of tax mitigation techniques, transaction structure, forward-looking tax strategies, and performing other duties to ensure clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions• In-depth knowledge of tax-free acquisition/merger structures, deep familiarity with tiered entities, corporate conversions, complex partnership agreements (with profits interests), S-corp F-reorgs, , 1202/Qualified Small Business Stock, incentive comp/stock option plan design and implementation, exit strategies and 409A implications.Preferred but not required, familiarity with ESOPs, Qualified Opportunity Zone, captive insurance and charitable planning structures, IP holding company structuring, retirement planning techniques 1031 like-kind exchange and developer/land banking structures for real property• Develop implementation strategy and coordinate through closing• 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 and collaboration with trust & estate dept• Continuous collaboration with Corporate and M & A attorneys providing tax counsel for complex transactions• Desire for a long-term rewarding careerTo 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 firmenvironment• Team player with a "no task too small" attitudeBenefits and CompensationThe 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 Disability401(k) PlanPaid Time OffColorado Bar dues and CLEsGoodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business ParkLegal DisclaimerGoodspeed 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.
Created: 2024-10-06