Mid-Level Tax Transactional Associate Attorney

A law firm located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mid-Level Tax Transactional Associate Attorney to join their esteemed Tax group. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of strong tax transactional experience and a passion for delivering high-quality work and exceptional service to clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters and contribute to a growing practice within a supportive and dynamic team.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide range of tax transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
• Draft and review tax-related documents, including agreements, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough tax due diligence and analysis to support transaction structures and strategies.
• Collaborate with clients and other professionals, including accountants and financial advisors, to ensure effective tax planning and compliance.
• Advise clients on tax implications of various business transactions and strategies, including international tax considerations.
• Represent clients in negotiations and communications with tax authorities and other stakeholders.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations and their impact on client matters.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risks.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong tax transactional experience is required.
• 3-5 years of law firm experience in tax transactional matters.
• Proven ability to handle complex tax transactions and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Demonstrated passion for delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.

Education:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and international tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in tax research tools and legal research databases.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on client relationship management.

The Houston office of one of the largest law firms in the U.S. provides the complex transactions and interesting work of a large firm in a friendly, informal, small firm atmosphere. This office specializes in handling corporate and project finance matters for the energy industry. The small size of this office allows associates to receive significant client contact and responsibility early in their careers. Good formal training and mentoring programs are also present, and all attorneys are able to participate in pro bono projects.