Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tax Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters across a wide range of industries, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, joint ventures, and renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical tax expertise, practical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and portfolio investments.
- Design and implement tax-efficient structures for joint ventures and other corporate transactions.
- Provide state and local tax planning aligned with clients' strategic business objectives.
- Represent investment partnerships and their portfolio companies on fund formation, acquisitions, and dispositions.
- Counsel developers and investors in renewable energy projects, including guidance on federal tax credits and incentives.
- Serve as special tax counsel to law firms, accounting firms, and investment banks.
- Work collaboratively with team members and spend approximately 60% of your time in-office, in alignment with firm policy.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
- Admitted or eligible for admission in New York.
- 5+ years of transactional tax experience in a law firm setting, with a strong focus on corporate and partnership taxation.
- Background in energy, real estate, or international tax is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney looking to grow in a high-impact tax practice with exposure to cutting-edge legal work and top-tier clients.