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.

Please complete the form below to submit your application for consideration.

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