Business Transactions/Tax Associate

Job Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking a Business Transactions/Tax Associate to join its firm-wide business transactions practice group in Tampa. The ideal candidate must have 2–4 years of tax law experience, with additional exposure to complex business transactions, securities offerings, corporate finance transactions, and joint ventures considered a plus. This role offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters in a collaborative, client-driven environment.

Location

• Tampa, FL

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on tax-related matters in business transactions
• Assist clients with corporate finance, securities offerings, and joint ventures
• Conduct research and analysis on complex tax laws and regulations
• Draft and review contracts, tax opinions, and other transaction-related documents
• Advise clients on tax structuring and compliance strategies
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective tax planning solutions

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in tax law
• Exposure to complex business transactions, corporate finance, and securities (preferred)
• Strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Larger law firm experience preferred, but strong candidates from major markets seeking to relocate to Tampa will be considered

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• LL.M. in Taxation (required)

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida State Bar (preferred)

Skills

• Expertise in tax law and business transactions
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively
• Client-focused with a commitment to high-quality legal services

For more than a century, this law firm has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States. It employs approximately 225 attorneys in seven offices. Its lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service. Based in Florida, they have extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields. They handle high-stakes class-action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. They provide enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network to nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies.