Tax and Transactional Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a meticulous and experienced Tax and Transactional Associate Attorney to join its team in Cleveland, OH. This position requires at least three years of experience providing tax planning, compliance, and strategic advisory services, particularly in the areas of real estate and business transactions. The role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters, providing comprehensive counsel to high-net-worth clients and navigating complex tax and transactional issues.

Duties:

• Provide expert tax advice and strategic planning for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development projects.
• Develop and negotiate complex partnership agreements and LLC operating agreements.
• Advise clients on the tax implications of business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and the formation of business organizations.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of intricate tax issues, ensuring compliance with evolving tax legislation.
• Prepare, review, and file tax-related documents, agreements, and other legal materials by federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors to provide holistic legal solutions to clients.
• Assist in structuring investments, corporations, joint ventures, LLCs, and partnerships from a tax perspective.
• Participate in tax due diligence and risk assessments for both real estate and corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a tax attorney, with a strong focus on real estate and business transactions.
• Proven ability to provide strategic tax advice in complex transactions.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Ohio and good standing.

Skills:

• Expertise in tax planning and compliance related to real estate and business transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for partnership agreements and corporate structures.
• Ability to conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on complex tax issues.
• Effective collaboration skills for working with cross-disciplinary teams of attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LL.M. in Taxation or a comparable advanced degree.
• Background in accounting or finance.

Benefits:

• (If benefits are listed in the original description, please provide details here, such as health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, etc.)

Job Location:

• Cleveland, OH (In-person position).

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This boutique law firm specializes in Real Estate, Business, & Litigation. Its practice areas include real estate, corporate matters, banking and finance, taxation, litigation, government relations, estate planning, and estate/trust administration. The firm is located in Cleveland, Ohio.