M&A Tax Associate

M&A Tax Associate

New York, New York, United States Or refer someone Job Openings M&A Tax Associate

About the M&A Tax Associate

The tax team has a broad transactional tax practice with a focus on M&A, both domestic and cross-border, and on advising investment partnerships, as well as their portfolio companies in a wide range of activities, including fund formation, acquisitions, and dispositions. The tax team also represents developers of and investors in renewable energy projects, including advising clients on tax structuring and availability of federal tax credits and incentives. Our lawyers advise clients in their ongoing and transactional tax planning, tailoring structures to meet business and financial goals. We also often serve as special tax counsel to other law firms, accounting firms, and investment banks.

Responsibilities

We are looking to grow our tax group with a mid-level associate based in New York. This candidate will work and advise clients on merger and acquisition transactions, debt and other financing transactions, and portfolio investments; design and implement tax-efficient structures for joint ventures and a wide range of corporate transactions; and provide clients with state tax planning advice. Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at our firm. Therefore, we encourage working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with our published guidelines.

Qualifications

A JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with an LLM in tax preferred Admitted or eligible for admission in New York At least four years of transactional tax experience, with a focus on corporate transactional and partnership taxation in a law firm environment Background in energy, real estate, and international taxation preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Us

We are an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.