Tax Associate (1-2 yrs) – Entrepreneurial, Growing Boutique Law Firm (CA, NY, TX)
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
CA, NY, TX · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
About the Position:
Our client, a highly regarded and growing boutique law firm with an entrepreneurial approach to the practice of law, is seeking a junior tax associate to join its sophisticated transactional practice. The firm combines the caliber of work and clients typically associated with large law firms with the flexibility, accessibility, and collaborative culture of a boutique. With an innovative approach to growth and a commitment to building something different in the legal market, the firm offers an exciting opportunity for an associate looking to develop their career.
The firm’s tax practice advises sponsors and portfolio companies on tax-efficient M&A, financings, fund formation, and complex investment structures.
Highlights:
· Recognized as a Firm to Watch by The Legal 500
· Join an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking firm with ambitious growth plans and a distinctive approach to the legal market
· Work on sophisticated, high-end matters for top-quality clients
· Enjoy direct access to experienced partners, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment
· Opportunity to grow professionally as the firm continues to expand
Responsibilities:
· Advise private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic investment firms, and public and private companies on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other complex transactions
· Support the structuring and execution of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions in a tax-efficient manner
· Assist with implementing tax-free corporate reorganizations, equity rollovers, asset sales, and stock sales
· Provide tax advice on general corporate matters and ongoing business activities
Required Qualifications:
· 1-2 years of transactional tax experience at a large law firm
· Strong academic credentials
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Location:
· Los Angeles – Century City, CA (Hybrid)
· New York – Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)
· San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
· Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
· Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $235,000 – $245,000.