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Senior Transactional Tax Associate Attorney

$365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Transactional Tax Associate Attorney
Available in: Atlanta · Austin · Boston · Los Angeles · New York · Palo Alto · San Francisco · Washington, D.C.

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Transactional Tax Associate Attorney to join a highly ranked Am Law 100 firm with opportunities across multiple major markets.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of transactional tax experience , particularly involving middle-market private equity M&A transactions . This role offers access to sophisticated deal work, cross-office collaboration, and direct client engagement within a nationally recognized corporate practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on federal and state tax implications of corporate transactions

  • Draft and negotiate tax-related provisions in deal documents

  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, contracts, and supporting documentation

  • Manage components of complex transactions from initial structuring through closing

  • Interface directly with internal teams and clients to provide practical, business-minded guidance

Candidate Profile
  • J.D. and active bar admission in one of the listed jurisdictions

  • 5+ years of relevant transactional tax experience , preferably within an Am Law 100 firm

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to operate autonomously as needed

Compensation & Structure
  • Expected salary range: $365,000 – $435,000 , commensurate with experience and location

  • Hybrid schedule — in-office presence with flexibility for remote work

  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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