Tax Associate Attorney

Job Title: Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Tax Associate Attorney with expertise in transactional tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, transaction structuring, and entity formation. The ideal candidate will be a mid-level attorney, adept at navigating complex federal tax regulations related to business transactions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic practice group, with a focus on corporate and tax law.

Duties:

• Advise clients on federal transactional tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and business transactions.
• Assist in transaction structuring, including entity formation and choice of entity advisory.
• Draft, review, and negotiate partnership agreements and other business transaction documents.
• Collaborate with other practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions to clients.
• Maintain and build client relationships through exceptional legal advice and communication.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to provide informed counsel.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in federal transactional tax law.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, transaction structuring, and entity formation.
• Strong knowledge of partnership agreements and tax-related business transactions is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in Washington, DC, or another major jurisdiction (California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, or Washington, DC).

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of federal tax laws and regulations related to business transactions.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients clearly and concisely.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Job Location: Washington, DC

This DC firmwith offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic Regionis popular with its associates, who give the mentoring program, opportunities to do pro bono work, and collegiality high marks. Such an endorsement speaks for itself in terms of firm culture! Especially strong in regulatory practices, this firm is known for its health care group, including some great litigation attorneys. The office is a collaborative effort, and you will see the most productive use of support staff at this firm. This allows associates more time to get involved in a file and take on more responsibility. Pay and benefits are competitive.