Senior Corporate Tax Attorney

About Goodspeed Merrill

Goodspeed Merrill (GM) is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial law firm dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors build, protect, and scale successful companies. As our firm continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to join our thriving Corporate Law practice.  This role requires knowledge of and demonstrated experience in Tax Law, Corporate services and complex transactions with 8+ years of relevant experience and a desire to serve their clients exceptionally.

What You Will Do

• Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue/profitability goals
• Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm
• General corporate and M&A activities: Includes drafting governing documents (LLC and Partnership Agreements), Purchase and Sale Agreements, Merger Agreements, and other similar corporate agreements and transactional documentation, such as Buy/Sell Agreements, Shareholder/Investor Agreements, Equity Incentive Plans and Award Agreements.
• M&A Transaction Support: Part of M&A team to assist as tax counsel, with specific focus on drafting/review of tax related provisions of transaction documentation, issue spot and analysis of tax impact of transaction structure, and engage with other tax advisors (i.e., CPAs and opposing tax counsel)
• Corporate Tax Support: Perform research, preparing legal documents, analysis of transaction structure, and performing other duties to ensure clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions for merger and acquisition transactions, including of familiarity with tax-free acquisition/merger structures, corporate conversions, partnership agreements S-corp (limitations and transaction based F-reorg structures), and exit strategies generally

What We Are Looking For

• 8 + years of relevant law firm experience
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law preferably in the state of Colorado
• LLM preferred (equivalent considered)
• 1202 and 409A experience as preferred but not necessary
• Preferred but not required, familiarity with ESOPs, as pertains to general corporate governance, special purpose corporate structures such as, IP holding company, Profits Interest, Management/Services Company, Equipment Leasing, etc.
• Real Estate Investment Support: 1031 like-kind exchange structuring and analysis. General knowledge regarding real estate developer/inventory, i.e., land banking, structures
• Intergroup Coordination: Act as liaison and coordinator with Advanced Tax Strategies and T&E groups as needed
• Excellent drafting skills coupled with the ability to formulate, consider and select the most appropriate solutions, including visualization of related-entity relationships for client understanding
• Strong organizational skills and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize/manage workflow to meet deadlines
• Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with exceptional interpersonal, written, and speaking skills; must be willing to engage regularly with clients
• Team-oriented leader who values the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the firm's internal talent pipeline.

Culture Fit

As part of our application process, please complete the Culture Index Assessment. Link: Goodspeed Merrill    This typically takes 5-8 minutes to complete.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Quarterly Bonus Potential - from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers.
• Medical Insurance (Employer pays 75% employee only)
• Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
• Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
• Life Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
• Parental Leave (Bonding)
• Short-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Life, and Hospital Indemnity options
• Attorney Student Loan Support Program (financial assistance toward student loans)
• 401(k) plan - with Employer matching up to 3.5%
• Discretionary Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay (9 days / year)
• State Bar dues and CLEs
• Professional Growth - Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm

We are looking for individuals who embody these traits; if this sounds like you, please submit your application.

• Client-First Mentality: A professional who prioritizes client needs and demonstrates the dedication required to meet evolving deadlines and high-stakes priorities.
• High-Achievement Drive: An individual who thrives in a performance-oriented environment while contributing to a positive, collaborative, and enjoyable office culture.
• Adaptability: The flexibility to navigate and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced law firm environment where change is constant.
• Service-Oriented Collaboration: A true team player with a "no task too small" attitude, willing to jump in wherever needed to support the firm's collective success.

Legal Disclaimer

Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.