Partnership Track Tax Associate Attorney

Job Title: Tax Associate Attorney (Partnership Track)
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Houston, Texas, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Associate Attorney to join its team. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth, including a clear path toward partnership. The successful candidate will provide legal counsel to individuals and businesses, focusing on federal, state, and local tax issues, and corporate matters such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, and will be involved in complex transactional work. The firm is looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment while offering strong technical expertise and excellent client service.

Duties:

• Advise individual and business clients on a variety of federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Provide counsel on corporate formation, acquisitions, mergers, restructurings, and other transactional needs.
• Offer guidance on tax implications of entity choice and federal tax audits.
• Manage administrative appeals and work with state and local taxing authorities.
• Collaborate with team members to develop effective solutions for clients.
• Conduct thorough research and prepare detailed legal documents.
• Stay current on tax law developments to provide cutting-edge advice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and an LL.M. in Taxation are required.
• Must be licensed to practice in Texas or willing to take the Texas Bar exam.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to meeting filing deadlines.
• Previous experience as a CPA, government experience, or expertise in international tax matters is a plus.

Education:

• J.D. (Juris Doctor)
• LL.M. in Taxation

Certifications:

• Texas Bar License (or eligibility to sit for the exam)

Skills:

• Tax law expertise (federal, state, and local).
• Corporate law knowledge, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage client relationships and business development initiatives.

Job Location:

• Houston, Texas

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Partnership track with clear development opportunities.
• Robust mentor and in-house attorney development programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth in client relations, business development, and practice skills.

Serving clients in numerous industries, this regional firm provides efficient and effective legal services in a cost-efficient manner. The firm comprises seasoned attorneys and professionals from a variety of disciplines who develop superior service strategies that provide unmatched support to the client. The firm and attorneys are consistently recognized for outstanding achievements by clients, business, legal, and industry organizations.