Mid-Level Tax Transactional Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a dedicated Mid-Level Tax Transactional Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. This role requires a strong background in tax transactional work and offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile tax matters within a dynamic legal environment.

Duties:

• Advise clients on various tax issues related to corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tax-related provisions in transaction documents and agreements.
• Conduct tax due diligence and analysis to identify potential tax issues and opportunities.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for business transactions.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals and departments to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Keep up-to-date with tax law and regulation changes to ensure compliance and provide current advice.
• Represent clients in negotiations with tax authorities and resolve tax disputes.
• Prepare and deliver legal opinions and memos on tax-related matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in Washington, DC.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax transactional work within a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to handle complex tax issues and transactions.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in Washington, DC.

Skills:

• Expertise in tax transactional law and tax-efficient structuring.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting of tax-related documents.
• Strong negotiation and client management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Commitment to staying informed on the latest developments in tax law.

You wanted the best and you got the best. The best of everything is what associates have here, from work to technology to beautiful office space and capable support staff. Although working on these headline-making cases doesn't come without a serious committment of time, many of the associates we know would not think of working anywhere else. Bring more than good grades, however, as interviewers scrutinize personal qualities just as heavily as academic performance.