Corporate & Partnerships Tax Attorney

Corporate & Partnerships Tax Attorney

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

A growing, full-service law firm is seeking a Corporate & Partnerships Tax Attorney to join its transactional practice. This role focuses on advising clients on the tax implications of business formations, complex transactions, and partnership structures, with a particular emphasis on closely held businesses and real estate ventures.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in partnership taxation and transactional tax planning , and will work closely with corporate, real estate, and private client attorneys to structure sophisticated, tax-efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

Entity Structuring & Formation

• Advise clients on the selection and formation of business entities, including LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations
• Structure entities to optimize tax efficiency while aligning with operational and investment goals

Partnership & LLC Taxation

• Draft and negotiate partnership agreements and LLC operating agreements with complex tax provisions
• Advise on allocations of profits and losses, capital accounts, and distribution waterfalls
• Analyze and apply rules under Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code

Transactional Tax Planning

• Provide tax advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructurings
• Structure asset and equity transactions to achieve favorable tax outcomes
• Advise on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development structures, including joint ventures

Real Estate & Investment Structures

• Counsel clients on tax-efficient structuring of real estate investments and development projects
• Advise on like-kind exchanges (Section 1031), partnership rollovers, and exit strategies
• Support transactions involving institutional investors, sponsors, and developers

Tax Credits & Incentives

• Advise on federal, state, and local tax credits and incentive programs, including historic rehabilitation credits and opportunity zone investments

Tax Controversy & Compliance Support

• Provide guidance during IRS and state tax audits and inquiries
• Collaborate with litigation teams on tax-related disputes when necessary

Ongoing Client Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax planning, restructuring, and operational matters
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting clients and provide proactive guidance

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation preferred
• Licensed to practice in Maryland (or ability to waive in)
• 4–10+ years of experience in corporate and partnership tax
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, including Subchapter K
• Experience with transactional tax planning and real estate structures preferred
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Representation of closely held businesses, private equity sponsors, or real estate developers
• Experience with tax credit transactions (e.g., historic, low-income housing, opportunity zones)
• Familiarity with multi-state tax considerations

Why Join Us

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with direct client access
• Sophisticated transactional work without BigLaw bureaucracy
• Strong pipeline of real estate and middle-market corporate deals
• Competitive compensation and partnership track