Business and Tax Attorney (Transactional) - Oakland

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Alameda
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

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.

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