Tax Associate (1-3 years) – Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking a Tax Associate to join our growing Business Transactions practice group in our Kansas City or Minneapolis office. An LL.M. in Taxation is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal income tax matters and related business considerations.
• Assist with entity selection, formation, and organizational structuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, business agreements, and transactional documents.
• Support corporate reorganizations, restructurings, and other business transactions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding tax laws, regulations, and developments.
• Analyze tax implications of transactions and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, due diligence efforts, and ongoing client counseling.

Requirements

• LL.M. in Taxation.
• Strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience advising clients regarding federal income taxation, entity selection and formation, corporate governance, contract drafting, and business reorganizations is preferred.
• Missouri or Minnesota bar license, corresponding with the office to which you are applying, or commitment to obtain one as soon as possible.

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and sound judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Developing expertise in tax and business transactions law.

Pay

The anticipated initial annual salary range for this position is $180,000 – $210,000. Actual initial salary may vary based on relevant skills, training, experience, and location where the position is filled.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.