International Tax Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Locations: New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington, DC

Overview
Direct Counsel is seeking an International Tax Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm with a robust and collaborative tax practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated cross-border tax planning and transactional matters for multinational clients within a highly integrated, international platform.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, commercially minded, and eager to take on meaningful client responsibility while working alongside experienced practitioners on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex U.S. and international tax matters, including cross-border structuring and transactional planning

• Support large, multi-country transactions and coordinate with international teams across jurisdictions

• Analyze and apply U.S. and international tax rules to real-world business scenarios

• Draft and review tax-related memoranda, agreements, and transaction documents

• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide practical, well-reasoned analysis

• Manage workstreams independently while collaborating closely with partners and colleagues

• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant international tax experience

• JD from an accredited law school

• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of the office location

Experience in several of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• U.S. and international tax rules, including sourcing, ECI, and foreign tax credits

• Income tax treaties and permanent establishment issues

• Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, and BEAT

• Withholding taxes and international reorganizations

• IP planning and cost-sharing arrangements

• OECD BEPS initiatives, CbC reporting, and related foreign tax regimes

• Transfer pricing documentation and compliance

• International provisions of U.S. tax reform

• Familiarity with financial statements and tax modeling is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently

• Strong organizational and project management skills

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with regular in-office presence

• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and intellectually rigorous environment

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $260,000–$390,000 , depending on geographic market, experience, and qualifications. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.