Lateral Tax Associate

Job Overview
A prominent law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its prestigious and growing tax practice in New York. The firm is looking for candidates with strong technical tax law knowledge and experience in strategic and private equity M&A transactions, capital markets, investment fund formation, or real estate matters. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about client interaction, public speaking, and collaborative work with colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, novel tax issues while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Advise clients on a variety of tax matters, including M&A transactions, capital markets (spin-offs, IPOs), investment fund formation, and real estate tax issues.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic tax planning and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, such as memoranda, opinions, and filings.
• Communicate directly with clients, providing advice and guidance on complex tax issues.
• Participate in public speaking opportunities, including presenting at national tax conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues on various aspects of tax law, including cross-disciplinary projects.
• Manage relationships with clients and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• Law school class years 2020 to 2022.
• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of tax law.
• Experience with M&A transactions, capital markets (including spin-offs and IPOs), investment fund formation, or real estate tax matters.
• Outstanding oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively and approach complex legal problems with innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with enthusiasm for client interaction and team collaboration.

Education

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law or eligibility to obtain licensure in New York.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of tax law.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Public speaking experience and interest in participating in conferences.
• Creative problem-solving abilities in complex tax matters.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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.