Lateral Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A highly regarded law firm in New York is seeking a Lateral Associate to join its growing Tax team, with a particular focus on real estate tax matters, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in tax law and demonstrate a keen interest in real estate transactions. This role requires excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills, along with a creative approach to solving complex and novel tax issues.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Provide legal expertise in tax law with a focus on real estate matters, including REITs.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of tax-related legal issues.
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and transaction documents related to real estate tax matters.
• Advise clients on tax implications of real estate transactions and strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop innovative solutions for complex tax issues.
• Participate in negotiations, regulatory matters, and compliance counseling.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of tax law, with experience in real estate matters (including REITs).
• Should have 3-6 years of experience. 
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively and solve complex, often novel, tax issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working directly with clients and internal teams.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Top academic credentials are required.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in New York, or eligibility to be admitted.

Skills:

• Expertise in tax law, particularly real estate tax and REITs.
• Advanced research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Health care benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.