Corporate Tax Attorney (OOJ - 23834) New York, NY

Position : Corporate Tax Associate

Location : New York City

Salary Range : $225,000 - $415,000

Top Tier Law Firm

Job Overview :

Our Client, a leading law firm, is seeking a highly skilled corporate (Transactional) Tax Associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

This position is ideal for a candidate who has honed their skills in a large law firm or gained equivalent experience at a Big Four accounting firm.

The successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience in negotiating, drafting, and advising on tax-related provisions in various transaction documents and will be adept at researching complex tax issues and structuring the tax aspects of corporate M&A and partnership transactions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Transactional Document Expertise :
• Draft, review, and negotiate tax-related provisions in a wide array of transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, partnership agreements, and credit agreements.
• Collaborate with deal teams to ensure that tax provisions are integrated smoothly and effectively into larger transaction agreements.
• Tax Structuring & Planning :
• Structure and advise on the tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions.
• Provide strategic tax planning related to transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations while maximizing value.
• Engage in tax planning and structuring for transactions in one or more of the following areas : mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt finance, bankruptcy / financial restructuring, special situations, and / or private credit.
• Research & Advisory :
• Conduct detailed research on complex tax issues, providing clear, concise, and actionable advice to clients and internal teams.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring that the firm’s clients receive the most current and effective tax advice.
• Client Engagement :
• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and tailor tax strategies to meet their specific needs.
• Communicate complex tax concepts in an understandable and relatable manner, ensuring clients are fully informed of their options and the implications of their decisions.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Experience :
• A minimum of 2 years of transactional tax experience at a large law firm or equivalent experience at a Big Four accounting firm.
• Skills :
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating tax-related provisions in transaction documents.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough research on complex tax issues.
• Experience with structuring tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions.
• A practice focused in one or more areas such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt finance, bankruptcy / financial restructuring, special situations, and / or private credit is preferred.
• Academic Credentials :
• Stellar academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Core Values & Competencies :
• Future-focused with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Diversity-minded with a dedication to fostering an inclusive work environment.
• A commitment to excellence in work product and client service.
• Service-oriented with a strong client focus.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Why Join Our Client?

Joining our Client means becoming part of a team that values future-focused thinking, diversity, and collaboration. We are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service and maintaining a culture of excellence.

If you are passionate about transactional tax law and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a dynamic and forward-thinking firm, we encourage you to apply.

The base salary range for this position in New York City is $225,000 to $415,000.