What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Newland & Associates, PLLC?
Newland & Associates, PLLC represents and advises clients in all areas of construction and business law. We are seeking a transactional attorney for our estate planning, business transactional, and tax advisory practice. We provide a full range of business services, including full-service estate planning, business succession planning, business formation, organization and restructuring, mergers, sales, acquisitions, and all areas of taxation.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate, draft, review, and revise a variety of contracts, amendments, responses to requests for proposals, and other transactional legal documents.
- Prepare and organize documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations.
- Oversee entity formation, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and corporate record maintenance.
- Draft, review, and revise estate planning and wealth preservation documents designed to maximize asset value and minimize tax exposure.
- Advise clients on compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and policies while identifying legal and business risks.
- Perform in-depth research on federal, state, and local tax codes, IRS rulings, and regulations to inform wealth preservation strategies, entity structuring, and tax controversy positions.
- Correspond with the IRS and other taxing authorities on client matters.
- Provide tax controversy representation as needed.
- Engage in client communications and outreach as necessary.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate required
- Active member in good standing with the Arkansas bar or willingness to obtain such standing
- Located or willing to relocate to Little Rock, Arkansas
- 0 to 5 years experience in business law. This position is open to new graduates.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Cafeteria Plan