Tax Associate

Overview

An international law firm is looking for a Tax Associate to join its highly regarded tax practice in New York. The role involves advising clients on the tax implications of complex domestic and international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, capital markets offerings, restructurings, and fund formations.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking sophisticated transactional tax work within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. federal income tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions
• Structure mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing arrangements
• Support private equity sponsors and investment funds on tax-efficient transaction planning
• Draft and review tax provisions in transactional documents
• Conduct tax due diligence and prepare tax analyses and memoranda
• Assist with cross-border transactions and international tax planning matters
• Collaborate closely with corporate, private equity, and finance teams

Qualifications

• J.D. and strong academic credentials from a top law school
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
• 3–6 years’ transactional tax experience at a leading law firm
• Deep understanding of partnership and corporate tax principles
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously