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Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm in its search for an Associate – Tax – Transactional Labor & Employment. Locations: Austin, Boston, Century City, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York. Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Labor & Employment Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, the firm offers exceptional expertise and resources to help you evolve from an intellectually curious self-starter into a leading lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is the place for you. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of broad-based employment counseling experience. * Experience providing employment support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. * Strong background counseling employers of all types on a full range of employment relationship matters. * Excellent academic credentials and outstanding communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. * This is a non-litigation role focused on transactional and counseling work. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm in its search for an Associate – Tax – Transactional Labor & Employment. Locations: Austin, Boston, Century City, Chicago, Houston, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Labor & Employment Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, the firm offers exceptional expertise and resources to help you evolve from an intellectually curious self-starter into a leading lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is the place for you. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of broad-based employment counseling experience. * Experience providing employment support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. * Strong background counseling employers of all types on a full range of employment relationship matters. * Excellent academic credentials and outstanding communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. * This is a non-litigation role focused on transactional and counseling work. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale from $235,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits

Job DescriptionJob Description The Total Rewards Director is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s Americas total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and well-being programs. This role ensures our rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s business objectives, culture, and values. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in total rewards strategy, data-driven decision making, and compliance, with a strong focus on attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent. Key Responsibilities • Strategy & Leadership, • Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns with organizational goals and supports talent attraction and retention., • Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on compensation and benefits trends, challenges, and opportunities., • Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to ensure compensation practices support workforce and market competitiveness., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external consultants and vendors to maximize service delivery and cost efficiencies., • Promote employee understanding and satisfaction with compensation and benefits offerings through effective communication strategies and education initiatives., • Compensation, • Lead job evaluation, market pricing, monitor total rewards trends, and regulatory changes to keep programs current and competitive., • Leverage data and analytics to inform decision making and measure program effectiveness., • Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with applicable labor laws, regulations, and internal policies., • Benefits & Well-being, • Direct the strategy and administration of employee benefits programs including health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs., • Evaluate and negotiate with benefits vendors to optimize value and cost-effectiveness., • Drive initiatives that enhance employee well-being and engagement., • Team Leadership, • Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team., • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Qualifications, • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred., • Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including 5+ years in a leadership role., • Proven track record developing and implementing total rewards strategies in complex, multi-location organizations., • Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations and best practices. Global experience would be a plus., • Strong analytical and financial acumen., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Location: The candidate must be local and reside in San Jose, CA. * Relocation: No relocation assistance is offered. * Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position Additional Information The expected annual pay range for this position is $185K- $220K . This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ At Renesas, you can: • Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things., • Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement. Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas. We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm in its search for a Senior Associate – Tax – Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits. Locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is working with an AmLaw 100 firm known for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a recognized market leader across major financial and business centers, the firm offers unmatched expertise and resources to support your growth from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong. Qualifications: * A minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law. * Significant experience advising companies on compensation disclosure issues. * Deep familiarity with transactional executive compensation and benefits matters, including the tax, securities, and other relevant legal aspects. * Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale ranging from $365,000 to $435,000 per year

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in its search for a Senior Associate – Tax – Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits. Locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is working with an AmLaw 100 firm known for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a recognized market leader across major financial and business centers, the firm offers unmatched expertise and resources to support your growth from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong. Qualifications: * A minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law. * Significant experience advising companies on compensation disclosure issues. * Deep familiarity with transactional executive compensation and benefits matters, including the tax, securities, and other relevant legal aspects. * Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in its search for an Associate – Tax – Transactional Labor & Employment. Locations: Century City, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York Practice Area: Labor & Employment Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, the firm offers exceptional expertise and resources to help you evolve from an intellectually curious self-starter into a leading lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is the place for you. Qualifications: * Minimum of 3 years of broad-based employment counseling experience. * Experience providing employment support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. * Strong background counseling employers of all types on a full range of employment relationship matters. * Excellent academic credentials and outstanding communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. * This is a non-litigation role focused on transactional and counseling work. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale.

Job Description Location: Cayman Islands | Bermuda | Bahamas | British Virgin Islands | Crown Dependencies (e.g., Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man) Overview: We are seeking experienced tax professionals from Associate all the way up to Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level to join our big 4 clients growing Tax team serving clients in the asset management and broader financial services sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading hedge funds, private equity firms, venture capital groups, and alternative asset managers and insurance in a dynamic international environment. You will advise clients on U.S. and international tax matters, support compliance efforts, and provide insight on structuring, transactions, and regulatory reporting. Key Responsibilities: * Manage U.S. tax compliance and consulting engagements for partnerships, corporations, and other entities in the asset management industry • Review and prepare U.S. tax returns and forms including but not limited to: Form 1065, Form 1120, Form 1120-F, Form 1040-NR * Form 5471, Form 8865, Form 8858, Form 8938, Form 1118, Form 8621 * FATCA and CRS-related reporting * Analyze and apply U.S. Subchapter K (Partnership Tax), Subchapter C (Corporate Tax), PFIC and CFC rules * Assist clients with tax structuring and cross-border planning including inbound and outbound investment strategies * Prepare and review tax workpapers, allocations, M-1 adjustments, and tax basis schedules * Advise on fund formation, investment structuring, and exit planning * Liaise with clients, legal counsel, auditors, and tax authorities as needed * Supervise and mentor junior staff, and manage project timelines and deliverables * Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. tax legislation relevant to asset managers operating offshore Qualifications: * CPA (U.S.), EA (Enrolled Agent), CTA (UK), ACA, or LL.M. in Taxation * Minimum of 212+ years of relevant U.S. tax experience, ideally within a Big 4, mid-tier, or in-house financial services tax team * Extensive experience with U.S. partnership and corporate tax compliance, international information reporting, and asset management clients * Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal income tax and cross-border taxation matters * Working knowledge of common structures including master-feeder funds, blockers, and offshore investment vehicles * Prior exposure to international jurisdictions including FATCA, CRS, and local regulatory frameworks is an asset * Excellent interpersonal and project management skills What the Role Offers: * Relocation support, including accommodation, transportation, and flights for the candidate and their family. * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents. * Tax-free or low-tax jurisdiction employment * Exposure to top-tier global clients and complex international tax issues * Opportunity to live and work in premier financial hubs with high quality of life Note: We adhere to strict data protection policies to ensure that your information is secure and only shared with potential employers with your explicit consent.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Tax Associate – Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits (Junior-Level) Locations: Century City | New York, NY | Orange County | San Diego | San Francisco | Silicon Valley | Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Level: Minimum 2 YearsPosition Summary Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a junior-level associate to join the Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice group within the Tax Department. The role is ideal for attorneys with foundational experience in compensation and benefits matters who are looking to develop within a sophisticated and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities * Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation and employee benefit plans. * Assist with equity compensation, deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance arrangements, and incentive plans. * Provide support in the tax and ERISA aspects of M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions. * Draft and negotiate compensation-related documentation in transactional and advisory contexts. * Stay current on developments in IRS regulations, Code Sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m), and relevant securities law and labor considerations. Qualifications * Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. * Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible for admission. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in executive compensation, employment benefits, or related tax law. * Familiarity with ERISA, IRC compliance, and benefits issues in corporate transactions is strongly preferred. * Excellent drafting, communication, and legal analysis skills. * Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset.

Job Description Edgar Law Group, LLP — a respected tax law firm in San Jose — is seeking an accomplished Tax Attorney to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead sophisticated federal and state controversy matters for high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and nonprofits, while partnering on proactive tax planning that reduces risk and advances client goals. Compensation: $150,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Represent clients before the IRS and California taxing authorities across all stages of controversy, including examinations, Appeals, and U.S. Tax Court., • Handle complex dispute resolution matters such as audit defense, appeals, Collection Due Process (CDP) hearings, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty cases, Offers in Compromise (OIC), installment agreements, penalty abatements, and passport/levy releases., • Advise on sensitive areas including employment tax, ERC audits, international reporting (FBAR/Forms 3520/5471/5472/8938), and high-dollar civil penalty exposure., • Coordinate with our Legal & Tax Teams on entity structuring, basis and loss limitation issues, reasonable compensation, and tax-efficient exit strategies to prevent repeat controversy., • Draft persuasive protest letters, position memos, and closing agreements; develop documentation strategies that withstand IRS scrutiny., • Work closely with the Managing Partner (an attorney-CPA) and a tight-knit legal team in a boutique environment that values precision, integrity, and proactive problem-solving. Key Focus Areas: • IRS and state collections, audit, and appeals representation, including direct negotiation with revenue officers, appeals agents, and agency counsel., • Legal drafting for Tax Court petitions, estate plans, trust instruments, settlement proposals, and advisory memoranda., • Research and resolution of complex tax and estate issues involving foreign disclosures, pass-throughs, trusts, probate, and business succession., • Strategic estate and tax planning in coordination with real estate, probate, and corporate counsel.Qualifications:, • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school; active membership in the California Bar in good standing is required., • 3–5 years of experience practicing law in tax, estate planning, and related disciplines., • Proven success advising and representing clients before the IRS and California taxing authorities, including audits, appeals, collections, and settlement negotiations., • Familiarity with Tax Court procedure, tax controversy, and administrative filings is preferred., • Demonstrated ability to analyze and structure transactions—such as entity formations, reorganizations, and buy-sell or exit planning—craft clear tax advice, and implement practical, business-minded solutions., • Strong research and drafting skills with command of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and relevant federal and California case law or administrative guidance (e.g., FTB, CDTFA)., • Experience collaborating with CPAs and EAs on return positions, documentation, and compliance calendars; proven ability to manage document-intensive matters with rigor and discretion., • Strong interpersonal skills and a client-centered mindset, with professionalism and emotional intelligence in every interaction., • Thorough understanding of federal and California tax law, including income, estate, and gift tax planning, as well as probate administration., • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide thoughtful, actionable advice., • Comfortable managing matters independently while contributing meaningfully in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment., • Bonus: Experience in estate and wealth-transfer planning (revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable vehicles, FLPs/FLLCs) and coordinating income-tax implications with gift and estate strategies.About Company At Edgar Law Group, we delve deep into the complexities of tax law to safeguard the interests of individuals and businesses nationwide. We are a boutique law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in tax, estate planning, and business law. Our firm takes pride in delivering strategic outcomes for clients while maintaining a high-performance, team-oriented work culture. In addition to tax issues, we handle business litigation, real estate disputes, and family law matters, offering in-depth forensic accounting services as needed. We are also proud of our success in assisting emerging enterprising professionals with business formation, guiding them through legal and tax implications to best suit their vision and business goals.

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $189,000.00 - $260,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Role and Responsibilities Director, M&A and Strategic Investments, CBD Legal. This position would be in our Corporate Business Development (CBD) Legal group, and would report to the Managing Director, CBD Legal. Deal Counsel. The attorney’s primary role would be as deal counsel supporting all aspects of the Corporate Business Development group’s activities, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic investments. Specifically, the attorney would be involved in: • Review M&A pipeline review decks and drive regulatory assessment review by antitrust, CFIUS and FDI counsel of potential transactions, including coordinating input from the applicable business unit leaders and technologists, • Prepare and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, • Work with internal tax and finance groups and external counsel on transaction structuring, • Prepare and advise the deal team regarding the negotiation of term sheets, • Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations, including coordinating with Legal & Compliance Organization (LCO) groups and with IP counsel, • Prepare legal and IP due diligence report-outs for the business and deal team, • Work with outside counsel on preparation of definitive transaction documentation, working with the CBD deal lead to drive agreement negotiations, • Drive resolution of pre-closing and closing activities, • Coordinate presentations on due diligence findings for the LCO and impacted corporate and business groups to support post-close integration and other activities, • Develop and communicate responses to critical legal issues as they arise, • Advise on and coordinate the legal aspects of potential divestitures, including working with IP counsel to assess separability of assets and technology, with antitrust counsel to assess potential counterparties and regulatory requirements, • Assist in the preparation of playbooks and process improvements for the CBD group and participate in company-wide training programs Required Experience and Skills • JD from a nationally-recognized law school, • The ideal candidate would have at least 6 years of total experience with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions in a large, international law firm, with at least 2 of those years doing deals with a strong cross-border component for technology companies, • A thorough understanding of the entire M&A process and desire to learn and participate in legal integration efforts, • Experience in or exposure to capital markets, corporate securities and regulatory reporting, and strategic investments, • Experience in or exposure to regulatory assessments and filings, including domestic and foreign antitrust, CFIUS and foreign FDI, and Outbound Investment Rule, • Superior attention to detail and follow-through, • Maturity, tact, pragmatic business judgment, sound decision-making and a ready sense of humor, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment, • Willingness to travel, both domestic and international, up to 25% of the time Work Location: Santa Clara, on-site Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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