Tax Associate (Transactional & Controversy)
Tax Associate (Transactional & Controversy)
Location: Portland, OR
A respected regional law firm is seeking a 3–5 year Associate to join its Tax practice in the Pacific Northwest. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of federal tax matters, including both transactional work and tax controversy, within a collaborative and industry-focused corporate platform.
The team advises clients across sectors including energy, technology, healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing, with particular strength in renewable energy transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on federal tax aspects of complex business transactions
- Support mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and fund formations
- Assist with tax controversy matters, including state and local tax disputes
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and advisory materials
- Collaborate with corporate teams on transaction structuring and execution
- Manage multiple matters and support client strategy across tax issues
Who You Are:
- 3–5 years of federal tax experience
- Experience in both transactional tax and tax controversy matters
- Familiarity with renewable energy financing transactions preferred
- Experience with M&A, financing and corporate transactions
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills
- Highly motivated with strong organisational and project management abilities
- J.D. from an accredited law school
Compensation:
Salary Range: $192,000 – $215,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Discretionary bonus, unlimited PTO, flexible working arrangements, parental leave, sabbatical programme, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement benefits and additional wellness programmes
Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.
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