Tax Associate

Tax Associate – M&A Focus Location: Dallas, TX A leading national firm is seeking an experienced Tax associate to join its Dallas office. The team advises on sophisticated M&A transactions, joint ventures, financings, and cross-border structuring matters, offering the opportunity to work directly with major corporates, financial institutions, and private equity clients. This is a strong platform for a senior associate seeking complex work, client contact, and collaboration with a high-performing transactional tax group. Key Responsibilities Draft and negotiate tax provisions in stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture documents, and loan agreements. Advise on tax aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Support inbound and outbound international tax planning. Conduct legal research, prepare client memoranda, and contribute to structuring analysis. Work directly with clients and opposing counsel as a key member of deal teams. Manage multiple active transactions with strong attention to detail and deadlines. Who You Are 5–7 years of big law transactional tax experience. Strong background in M&A tax drafting and structuring. Experience with international tax issues is highly advantageous. Exceptional academic credentials with excellent writing, research, and communication skills. Client‑facing, commercially minded, and able to manage concurrent high-value matters. Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice in Texas. Residing in the Dallas area (or planning to relocate prior to start). Compensation Salary Range: $365,000 – $420,000 DOE Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, alongside performance‑based bonuses and strong professional development support #J-18808-Ljbffr