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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Salary:
$192k – $215k

Location:
Oregon

Discipline:
Tax

Job Code:
Tax Associate (Transactional & Controversy)