Lateral Tax (RE) Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A highly respected law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Lateral Associate to join its growing Tax team, with a focus on real estate tax matters, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The ideal candidate will have experience in tax law and a strong interest in real estate. This role requires excellent writing, oral communication, and analytical skills, along with the ability to think creatively about complex and novel legal problems.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Provide tax-related legal counsel with a focus on real estate matters, including REITs.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft detailed legal memoranda.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored tax strategies.
• Advise on complex tax issues related to real estate transactions.
• Think creatively to provide innovative solutions to novel tax law challenges.
• Participate in negotiations, regulatory matters, and compliance counseling.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience in tax law with a focus on real estate matters, including REITs.
• Strong writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest and ability to creatively approach complex legal problems.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school.
• Strong academic credentials are essential.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in Washington, D.C., or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in tax law, particularly related to real estate and REITs.
• Advanced research and legal writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach to legal practice.

Benefits:

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