Business and Tax Attorney (Transactional) - Oakland

Job Description

Job Description

Business, Real Estate & Tax Attorney | Hybrid | Am Law 200 Firm

Location : Oakland or Sacramento, CA (Hybrid Eligible)

Employment Type : Full-Time | Immediate Opening

Industry : Legal Services | Corporate, Real Estate & Tax Law

Representation : Direct Counsel

Join a Thriving Business & Tax Practice in Northern California

Direct Counsel is partnering with an Am Law 200 firm seeking a Business, Real Estate & Tax Attorney with at least 5 years of transactional tax experience to join its growing team in Oakland or Sacramento . This is an exciting opportunity to work with a respected and well-established practice, handling sophisticated commercial, real estate, and tax matters in a flexible and collegial work environment.

Role Highlights :

Advise on tax implications of commercial transactions, real estate deals, and general corporate structuring

Contribute to estate planning-related tax work (preferred but not required)

Collaborate with a cross-functional team on business, real estate, and tax strategies

Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents with precision and business acumen

Deliver outstanding client service without needing to bring a book of business

Ideal Candidate :

5+ years of legal experience in transactional tax law

Exposure to tax-related estate planning is a plus

Strong understanding of real estate and corporate transactional work

California Bar membership required

CPA license and / or LLM in Tax preferred

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Team-oriented and client-focused with high professional standards

Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable legal practice

Compensation & Benefits :

Starting base salary of $180,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Lucrative merit-based bonus structure

Generous benefits package including :

Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible PTO (“Take time as needed” policy)

Health savings account & pre-tax reimbursement options

401(k) with firm match

Paid parental leave

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Join :

Work in a hybrid role based in Oakland or Sacramento

Join a highly ranked Am Law 200 firm recognized as #1 in the U.S. for revenue growth

Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive firm culture known for outstanding attorney retention

Make a direct impact on complex transactions across multiple sectors

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Apply today to take your tax and transactional law career to the next level with a firm that truly invests in its people.