Senior Associate/Counsel – Advanced Tax Strategy (ATS) - Colorado

Goodspeed Merrill

6d•$170,000 - $188,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Goodspeed Merrill is seeking a senior-level transactional tax attorney to join its Advanced Tax Strategies (ATS) group. This role is designed for an attorney with substantial hands-on experience drafting and implementing sophisticated tax planning and transactional structures for entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth clients. This is a key leadership role within ATS and involves close collaboration with the firm’s corporate practice group, significant client-facing responsibility, and independent management of complex matters from initial structuring through final implementation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
8+ years post-JD tax practice with significant transactional drafting responsibility
Selected candidates may be asked to provide a representative deal list and/or drafting sample demonstrating direct, hands-on involvement in advanced transactional tax planning and implementation.

Nice To Haves

LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred (or equivalent experience)
Big-4 or accounting firm experience welcomed where it includes substantive planning and implementation
Compliance-only backgrounds are unlikely to be a fit
Deep, substantive transactional tax experience with hands-on drafting
Ability to operate independently with accountability
Strong communication and relationship-management skills
Professional presence in client-facing and internal settings
Calm leadership across complex, multi-party matters

Responsibilities

Advanced Transactional Tax Planning & Drafting
Direct the strategic design and execution of high-value tax planning initiatives, including:
Tax-free mergers and acquisitions and related restructurings
Multi-tier corporate and partnership structures
Complex partnership agreements, including profits interests
Section 1202 QSBS planning and memoranda
Corporate conversions, reorganizations, and recapitalizations
Translate high-level designs into sequenced implementation plans
Ensure strategic alignment and efficient execution across multi-party transactions
Client Strategy & Relationship Management
Serve as a primary client contact on advanced tax planning matters
Explain complex tax concepts clearly and practically
Coordinate with clients, internal attorneys, and external advisors
Build and maintain long-term client relationships
Coordination and Mentorship
Coordinate clients, advisors, and internal teams on implementation and design of tax strategies
Oversee team execution and maintain high performance standards
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level attorneys and staff
Maintain productive relationships with external advisors.
Growth & Leadership Opportunity
Opportunity to help scale a nationally recognized advanced tax planning platform
Participate in regional expansion initiatives
Shape team structure and hiring decisions
Potential pathway into practice group leadership

Benefits

Salary Range - $170,000 – $188,000 (depending on 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)
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
Hybrid eligible
Professional Growth - Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm.