Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Columbus, OH, seeks a skilled Tax Associate Attorney to join their team. The role involves providing clients with comprehensive tax advice and support, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Duties:

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis of tax implications in M&A transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including transactional agreements, tax opinions, and memoranda.
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies and compliance issues.
• Represent clients in tax disputes and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations affecting M&A activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in tax law, specifically in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with an AmLaw 200 tax group, federal Tax M&A group, or similar role at a Big 4 Accounting firm preferred.
• LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in Ohio or eligibility to waive into the Ohio bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and tax preparation software.

Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.