Tax Associate Attorney (Private Equity/M&A)

AmLaw 50 Global Firm Seeks Fresh Tax Associate

§ Title: Transactional Tax Strategist | Mid-Level Associate – Private Equity & M&A ⚖️

§ Practice Area: Domestic and Cross-Border Transactional Tax & Fund Structuring

§ Location: New York, NY

§ Salary: $235,000 to $310,000 Base Salary (Plus market-leading bonus incentives and comprehensive executive benefits)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm:

Our client is a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm with a global footprint, consistently securing Tier 1 and Tier 2 rankings by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for its prowess in Private Equity, Real Estate, and Corporate M&A. With a legacy rooted in representing the vanguard of the financial and technology sectors, the firm has earned a reputation for navigating the most intricate legal landscapes with precision and commercial acumen.

The New York office serves as a central hub for high-stakes deal-making, offering an environment where legal scholarship meets practical business strategy. This firm is frequently recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for its exceptional professional standards and provides an unrivaled platform for associates to engage with a diversified, blue-chip client roster including global investment funds and Fortune 100 entities.

§ Duties:

The incoming Tax Associate will serve as a primary legal architect, designing the fiscal frameworks that underpin massive corporate movements. This role is deeply integrated with the firm’s Corporate and Private Equity teams, requiring a practitioner who thrives at the intersection of tax law and commercial strategy.

⨖ Engineering Tax-Efficient Structures for high-value mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations, ensuring compliance and maximizing fiscal advantage.

⨖ Advising on the formation and operational lifecycle of Private Equity Funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and sophisticated investment vehicles.

⨖ Providing expert counsel on the tax implications of joint ventures, limited liability companies, and complex partnership arrangements.

⨖ Drafting and negotiating the tax-sensitive components of transactional documentation for capital markets and sophisticated financing projects.

⨖ Leading due diligence workstreams to identify and mitigate tax-related risks in large-scale domestic and international divestitures.

§ Qualifications:

The firm seeks an individual with a rigorous academic background and a proven track record of handling high-level transactional matters.

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with a record of distinguished academic achievement.

⨖ Active Bar admission in the State of New York, or the ability to secure admission promptly.

⨖ Three (3) to Four (4) years of substantive experience in transactional tax law at a major peer-market law firm.

⨖ Demonstrated capability to manage significant deal components independently while functioning effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

⨖ Superior analytical, drafting, and communication skills necessary for high-level client interface.

§ Skills:

⨖ An L.L.M. in Taxation from a top-tier law school is highly preferred and viewed as a significant asset.

⨖ Specific technical expertise in Subchapters C and K of the Internal Revenue Code.

⨖ Experience advising on Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) or complex cross-border tax treaties.

⨖ A highly organized professional approach with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-pressure transactional environment.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.