Transactional Tax Partner

A law firm seeks a highly skilled and experienced Transactional Tax Partner to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will bring at least 8 years of experience in corporate and transactional tax law, with a strong focus on mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and private equity structures. This remote role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including private equity firms, real estate investments, and foreign entities engaging in U.S. business, while managing complex transactions and providing expert tax advice.

Duties:

• Transactional Tax Advisory:

  • Provide expert guidance on corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings.
  • Offer counsel on the tax implications of partnerships, LLCs, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and real estate investments.
  • Advise on private equity fund formation, REITs, and capital markets transactions.
  • Analyze and provide advice on the tax effects of financing structures, with a focus on capital raising and debt-related transactions.
  • Counsel clients on U.S. tax implications for foreign companies and individuals doing business in the U.S., as well as state and local tax considerations.

• Client Relationship Management & Business Development:

  • Develop and manage a portable client base, generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients, offering strategic tax solutions to support their business goals.
  • Grow and expand business opportunities by leveraging personal expertise and firm resources to attract new clients.

• International Tax Matters:

  • Advise on cross-border transactions and provide guidance on international tax issues, including transfer pricing, tax treaties, and the impact of U.S. tax law on foreign clients.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in transactional tax law, preferably with experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or equivalent setting.
• Expertise in corporate tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and real estate investments.
• Proven ability to manage complex tax-driven transactions and provide top-tier tax advice.
• A portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually or a demonstrated business development plan.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax laws, including state and local tax issues, as well as international tax considerations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients and colleagues.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the relevant state bar.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in transactional tax law, including M&A, partnerships, private equity, and real estate tax matters.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and client management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance on cross-border and international tax matters.
• High level of self-sufficiency, with a proven track record of managing client relationships and developing new business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, flexible work environment.

Benefits:

• 100% remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• No minimum billable hour quotas.
• Transparent and equitable compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of collected client revenue.
• A collaborative, merit-based work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Opportunities for career advancement and recognition within a nationally recognized firm.

This renowned legal firm has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's areas of specialization are bankruptcy and Chapter 11 restructuring, employment and labor, corporate and business services, government, franchise and distribution, entrepreneurial and start-up services, insurance and risk management, intellectual property, interactive environment, real estate, tax, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, technology and regulatory law and compliance. The firm believes that its clients are better served through a strong collaboration of talented lawyers working in tandem.