Tax Associate (Attorney)

This top-tier, international law firm seeks a highly qualified Tax Associate to join their dynamic Tax Practice Group. This role involves providing expert tax structuring and advisory services for high-stakes corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations. As a Tax Associate, you will be pivotal in advising on the tax implications of private equity and hedge fund formations and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft comprehensive memoranda, client alerts, and tax opinions.
• Support clients in navigating tax controversy matters, such as IRS audits, appeals, and litigation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including corporate, finance, real estate, and private client groups.
• Provide insights on international tax issues, including cross-border transactions and compliance with FATCA/CRS.
• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory tax developments on both domestic and global levels and communicate key changes to internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school, with admission to a U.S. state bar (preferably New York).
• LL.M. in Taxation is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
• 2–4 years of experience with a major law firm or reputable tax boutique.
• Proven expertise in corporate, partnership, and international tax law.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective client and team interactions.
• Able to thrive under pressure in a high-performance, client-focused environment.
• Experience with fund formation and investment management taxation.
• Proficiency in M&A tax due diligence and post-transaction structuring.
• Knowledge of tax-exempt entities and not-for-profit structuring is a plus.
• Exposure to tax controversy and litigation support.

Why You Should Apply

Join a prestigious environment where you will engage in sophisticated transactions for Fortune 500 companies, investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to provide strategic tax advice in a collaborative setting.

Work Arrangement and Compensation

This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week at our Mid-Town, Manhattan office. The salary range is between $250,000 - $360,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.