Tax Associate Attorney

Job Title: Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a skilled Tax Associate Attorney with expertise in transactional tax matters. This role involves advising clients on complex tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, entity structuring, and business transactions. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in tax law, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate intricate tax regulations within a corporate framework.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on federal transactional tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise on entity formation, including structuring and choice-of-entity considerations.
• Draft and negotiate tax-related provisions in corporate and partnership agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support tax planning strategies.
• Collaborate with legal teams on transaction structuring to optimize tax efficiency.
• Stay current with changes in tax regulations and their implications on business transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transactional tax law.
• Proficiency in handling tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, entity structuring, and business transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating partnership agreements is preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in at least one of the following jurisdictions: California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, or Washington, D.C.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of federal tax laws related to corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic approach to problem-solving.

Job Location:

• Princeton, NJ

This national law firm was founded four decades ago with experience in several practices. Their areas of practice include litigation, transactions, employment, labor, workforce management, health care, life sciences, corporate, intellectual property, real estate, and more. Their offices are located in Boston, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Stamford, Chicago, Newark, and Washington DC.