Lateral Tax (RE) Associate

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is looking for a talented and motivated associate to join its growing tax team, with a focus on real estate matters. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of tax law, with an interest in real estate issues, including REITs. Candidates should demonstrate excellent writing, oral communication, and analytical skills, along with the ability to think creatively to address complex legal challenges. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team handling high-level tax and real estate matters in New York.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Advise clients on tax matters related to real estate, including REITs and other real estate investments.
• Conduct legal research and provide technical tax analysis.
• Draft and review legal documents, including tax-related memoranda and client communications.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex tax issues and real estate transactions.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic guidance on tax and real estate matters.
• Solve complex, novel legal problems with creative solutions.
• Keep up-to-date with tax laws and regulations, particularly in relation to real estate.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in tax law (for associates from law school class years 2019 to 2022).
• Experience with real estate law, including REITs, preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues and think creatively.
• Strong academic credentials and a desire to grow professionally.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (New York) required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of tax law, particularly in the real estate sector.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build client relationships.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex legal problems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• 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.