Tax Associate (4-6 years) - D.C.
Direct CounselWashington, District of Columbia, United States • New York, New York, United States • Palo Alto, California, United States • San Diego, California, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted February 17, 2026
310000 - 390000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Tax Associate (4–6 Years) – Multiple Locations. Support high-profile clients while building a strong, cross-departmental practice in federal, state, and international tax matters.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of tax experience
- Experience in M&A, capital markets, and corporate finance
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Superior academic credentials
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible family members
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid parental leave
- Family-building benefits
- Monthly wellness reimbursements
- Emotional and behavioral health support
- Childcare and parenting resources
- Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
- Flexible spending accounts