Tax – Entry-Level Associate

An elite law firm seeks a highly qualified entry-level associate (J.D. or LL.M. Class of 2026 or 2027) to join its Tax practice in San Francisco. This group works closely with the firm's corporate practice and advises clients on a broad range of transactional tax matters, including corporate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; partnerships, LLCs, and other joint ventures; private equity transactions and fund formation; real estate transactions, real estate fund formation, and real estate investment trusts; venture capital transactions and fund formation; and financing and capital markets transactions.

Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in tax and transactional practice. Coursework, internships, clerkships, or other experience involving tax, corporate, or transactional matters is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in teams, assume increasing responsibility for components of transactions, and develop the ability to manage assignments independently. Outstanding academic credentials and excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills are required.

The firm fosters a collaborative, collegial, and entrepreneurial atmosphere across practices and geographies.

• J.D. or LL.M. Class of 2026 or 2027
• Demonstrated interest in tax and transactional practice
• Coursework, internships, clerkships, or other experience involving tax, corporate, or transactional matters preferred
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and manage assignments independently