Senior Tax Associate

A leading international law firm is seeking a mid/senior-level Tax Associate to join its Tax Group in New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax attorney to join a sophisticated global practice advising clients on the tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The successful candidate will work across a broad range of matters, including M&A, restructurings, investment funds, capital markets, financing transactions, joint ventures, real estate and other strategic transactions.

The position offers exposure to a highly collaborative, cross-office tax practice supporting clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors.

Salary: $235,000 – $435,000

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on the federal tax aspects of sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions
• Provide tax advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations and restructurings
• Advise on domestic and cross-border transactional tax matters
• Work on the tax aspects of investment funds, capital markets and financing transactions
• Advise on joint ventures, partnerships and partnership taxation
• Support matters involving securitizations and other structured finance transactions
• Advise on REITs and other real estate-related transactions
• Assist clients with tax planning and structuring to achieve commercial and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups and offices on multidisciplinary transactions
• Work directly with clients on complex and evolving tax issues

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience
• Experience gained within a law firm and/or accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal tax law and transactional tax matters
• Experience advising on sophisticated corporate or finance-related transactions is highly desirable
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required
• Must be an active member of the New York Bar
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $235,000 – $435,000
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to work within a sophisticated global tax practice
• Exposure to complex domestic and international transactional matters
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities to work across offices and practice areas
• Strong platform for continued professional development and career progression

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.