Tax Attorney Associate (2+ Years) - D.C
Direct CounselWashington, District of Columbia, United States • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Kansas City, Missouri, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
220000 - 320000 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 position with opportunities in Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. to work on sophisticated tax matters involving entity formation, deal structuring, and M&A transactions within a collaborative team.
Requirements
- 2+ years of tax experience at a law firm or major accounting firm
- Experience with federal tax issues, entity structuring, and M&A transactions
- LL.M. in Taxation preferred
- J.D. and active bar admission (or eligibility)
- Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Healthcare
- 401(k)
- PTO