Mid-level Tax Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking to expand its tax group by hiring a mid-level Tax Associate in New York. This role will involve advising clients on merger and acquisition transactions, tax-efficient structuring of corporate transactions, and providing state tax planning advice. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional tax experience, particularly in corporate and partnership taxation, and will be excited to contribute to a dynamic team focused on complex tax issues in a variety of industries, including energy, real estate, and international taxation.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, debt transactions, and other corporate financing activities
• Design and implement tax-efficient structures for joint ventures and a wide range of corporate transactions
• Provide tax planning advice to clients on state taxation issues
• Collaborate with team members in handling transactional tax planning and related legal matters
• Work with clients on structuring investments and advising on tax-efficient options
• Assist in the development of renewable energy projects and tax credit structuring
• Serve as special tax counsel for other firms and financial institutions when needed
• Maintain organization and attention to detail while managing a variety of cases and responsibilities

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school (LL.M. in tax preferred)
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the New York Bar
• At least 4 years of transactional tax experience, particularly in corporate transactional tax and partnership taxation
• Background in energy, real estate, and international taxation preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Professionalism in working with clients and colleagues

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to become admitted

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate transactional tax and partnership taxation
• Strong understanding of tax-efficient structuring of joint ventures and corporate transactions
• Knowledge of energy, real estate, and international tax issues (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request)

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.