Business & Tax Partner - Corporate

Business & Tax Partner Corporate

About the Role:

A well-established full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Business & Tax Partner-level Attorney to join its growing corporate practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior attorney with substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and tax who is looking to take on a significant leadership role within a sophisticated and collaborative legal team.

The successful candidate will advise businesses, business owners, investors, and other clients on complex corporate transactions with a particular focus on M&A and tax planning. The role offers substantial client responsibility, sophisticated transactional work, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the Corporate practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage sophisticated mergers and acquisitions transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Advise clients on corporate transactions, business formations, reorganizations, restructurings, and other strategic matters.
• Provide sophisticated tax advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, business transactions, and corporate structures.
• Analyze and structure transactions to address federal, state, and local tax considerations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Advise clients regarding tax-efficient transaction structures and business succession strategies.
• Conduct and oversee legal and tax due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Work closely with accountants, financial advisors, investment professionals, and other outside professionals to develop comprehensive transaction strategies.
• Counsel business owners and corporate clients regarding ongoing governance, strategic transactions, and tax-related matters.
• Identify and address complex legal, regulatory, and tax issues throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while cultivating new business opportunities.
• Participate in business development, networking, client presentations, and other initiatives designed to expand the Corporate practice.
• Mentor and collaborate with associates and other attorneys on complex corporate and tax matters.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the firm's Corporate practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Significant experience practicing corporate and business law at a senior associate, counsel, or partner level.
• Substantial experience handling mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate transactions.
• Strong experience advising clients on tax issues arising from corporate and transactional matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax considerations affecting business transactions.
• LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.
• Excellent transactional drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a book of business and contribute to practice growth.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service.

Why Join Us:

• Join a respected Corporate practice handling sophisticated business and transactional matters.
• Take a leadership role in the firm's growing M&A and Tax practice.
• Work on complex and high-value mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and business transactions.
• Advise sophisticated business owners, companies, investors, and other clients on strategic legal and tax matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Have meaningful autonomy and responsibility in managing complex client matters.
• Play an active role in business development and the continued expansion of the Corporate practice.
• Mentor attorneys and contribute to the development of the next generation of legal talent.
• Enjoy a collegial and collaborative environment focused on professional excellence and long-term growth.
• Opportunity to build a significant leadership role within an established and highly regarded law firm.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous monthly and annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities.
• Long-term leadership and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with access to experienced legal and business professionals.