Tax Associate (Transactional Tax)
$225k - $420kDirect Counsel
Tax Associate
Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate to join a prestigious and growing tax practice in Houston. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated transactional tax matters involving mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, capital markets offerings, investment funds, energy transactions, and real estate investments.
The ideal candidate will have strong transactional tax experience, excellent analytical skills, and an interest in advising clients on complex and innovative tax issues across a variety of industries.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on the tax aspects of complex business transactions
- Structure and analyze:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity transactions
- Capital markets transactions
- Investment fund formations
- Real estate transactions
- Energy-related transactions
- Conduct tax research and prepare tax analyses and memoranda
- Draft and review transaction documents with tax considerations in mind
- Collaborate with corporate, finance, private equity, real estate, and energy attorneys
- Advise clients on transaction structuring, risk assessment, and tax planning strategies
- Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and transaction execution
- Contribute to thought leadership, client presentations, and industry conferences
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Law school class years 2019–2025
- Transactional tax experience at a sophisticated law firm
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- M&A tax
- Private equity transactions
- Capital markets transactions
- IPOs and spin-offs
- Investment fund formation
- Real estate taxation
- REITs
- Energy taxation
- Oil and gas transactions
- Energy transition matters
- Strong tax research and writing skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
- Interest in developing business relationships and participating in industry events
- Strong academic credentials
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $225,000 – $420,000
- Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
- Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
Why This Opportunity
- Join a nationally recognized and growing tax practice
- Work on sophisticated and high-profile transactional matters
- Advise leading private equity sponsors, public companies, investment funds, and energy clients
- Significant client interaction and responsibility
- Opportunities for public speaking, thought leadership, and professional development
- Collaborative environment with strong mentorship and long-term career growth potential
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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