Job Title: Tax Attorney

Location: Des Moines, IA 50309

Salary/Payrate: $115+K/yr plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!! Salary is dependent upon experience.

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH generally, but flexible)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-JR1

Our client, a leading law firm in Des Moines, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation (or CPA) to join its expanding tax practice. This role provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of sophisticated matters, including corporate and partnership taxation, employment tax, nonprofit compliance, tax controversy at both federal and state levels, and ERISA-related issues.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, and a genuine interest in guiding clients through complex tax challenges impacting businesses, individuals, and exempt organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on employment-related tax issues, including executive compensation, payroll taxes, and worker classification.
• Provide tax structuring and compliance support for corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Counsel clients on partnership tax matters, including entity formation, allocations, and distributions.
• Assist nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations with formation, governance, qualification, and ongoing compliance.
• Deliver ERISA-related tax guidance on qualified plan issues, benefit design, and fiduciary obligations.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft client advisories, memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Review and draft contracts, policies, and corporate documents with tax-related provisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas, including employment, corporate, and litigation.
• Stay current with federal and state tax law developments, assessing their impact on clients.

Qualifications:

• LL.M. in Taxation (or CPA credential).
• J.D. and active membership in the Iowa State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and tax laws impacting businesses and nonprofits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.