Tax Attorney

Job Overview

A full-service, business-oriented law firm is seeking a Tax Associate with 3–5 years of private practice experience to join its Tax Practice Group. The role involves handling a wide range of sophisticated federal tax matters, including contract drafting, tax provision negotiation, and transactional structuring. Candidates with international tax experience will be viewed favorably. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and a demonstrated ability to contribute to a collaborative and high-performing legal team.

Location

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Duties

• Advise clients on federal tax implications of complex business transactions

• Draft and negotiate tax provisions within corporate and commercial contracts

• Support transactional teams on tax structure planning and execution

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on multi-disciplinary matters

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to IRS regulations and tax law developments

• Assist in providing tax planning strategies for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm with a focus on federal tax matters

• Experience negotiating and drafting tax-related contract provisions required

• Transactional tax planning experience strongly preferred

• International tax experience is a plus

• Must be able to work in-person in either the Milwaukee or Madison office

Education

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

• Strong academic performance required

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Wisconsin, or eligibility to waive into the Wisconsin Bar

Skills

• Strong legal research and tax analysis capabilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Effective in team environments and cross-practice collaboration

• Ability to translate complex tax issues into actionable business guidance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Opportunity to work on high-level federal tax and transactional matters

• Involvement in a collegial and client-focused legal environment

• Access to professional development and mentorship within a well-established tax team

The one-hundred and eighteen year old legal practice has law offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona and Colorado. The law practice employs over two-hundred competent attorneys and a professional support team. There are seventeen areas of practice namely business law, employee benefits, government relations, international and real estate. The firm endorses community outreach and pro-bono work. Additionally, they are committed to diversity in the work force.