Tax Practice Development Lawyer

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a tax practice development lawyer with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate will support the U.S. Tax groups practice by overseeing and running the groups knowledge management (K.M.), overseeing and managing the groups training programs, supporting the groups business development (B.D.) and professional development activities, and supporting the substantive development and growth of the groups associates. Will manage the creation and updating of standard forms, annotated models, and other work tools. This includes working with group members to determine what standard forms, models, and tools need to be created and updated and which to prioritize, developing a work plan, and managing the execution of the plan (which will include overseeing the work of associates). This also includes developing a system for periodic reviews and updates, including adding new provisions to address changes in the law (such as the new Inflation Reduction Act tax provisions) or business practices. Keeper of the Tax Groups internal wiki in all respects. Determines and manages how the content should be organized and labeled to best serve the groups needs, what content should be added when content should be taken down or modified, and how content should be collected. Takes feedback from users and educates the group on what is there and how to access it to encourage the best utilization. Responsible for organizing and overseeing the groups formal training programs, including the annual first-year training program, recurring junior, and mid-level training, and response-to-demand training. Is also responsible for organizing and managing the group-wide weekly meetings, including the training component of those meetings. Solicit and gather input from group members regarding training needs and work with the senior members of the group to determine how to facilitate and deliver the training. May also be involved in the development of content and assisting and managing associates in developing content and delivering training. Assists in the groups business development activities which include supporting and assisting in preparing, developing content for, and executing external presentations (Cleary sponsored and otherwise), preparing Client Alerts, writing articles, and developing and writing other thought leader materials (such as the Cleary Corporate Governance Groups annual memo to board of directors, and the Cleary quarterly legal developments newsletter). Also, assist with client-specific B.D., such as preparing pitch decks and materials for one-on-one meetings with clients. Also support designing, planning, and executing other business and professional development activities such as client roundtables and professional association events. Plays a significant role in the development and growth of the tax group associates both through the activities described above and by serving as a resource, source of support, and problem-solver for the associates. Work closely with the Tax Groups Associate Development Manager (ADM), who works one-on-one with the associates on their development and growth as lawyers, professionals, and members of the Cleary community. In addition to the interactions within the Tax Group, be a key liaison to the firms broader K.M. team, B.D. Team, library and information resources team, I.T. team, events planning team, alumni relations team, legal education/CLE team, recruiting team, and DEI team. Also, collaborate with other PDLs and all members of Practice Development throughout the firm to develop and disseminate best practices and facilitate knowledge sharing. Should preferably have been admitted to and in good standing with New York State Bar. Substantial knowledge of U.S. tax law and the type of work conducted by Clearys U.S. Tax practice group, including familiarity with the various forms and functions of transactions and other documentation routinely used by the U.S. Tax practice group, is a plus.

The candidate should be a self-starter, disciplined, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to take direction and give direction, lead, and follow. Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills plus. Attention to detail and organizational skills are desired. Strong service orientation is a plus. The ability to solve problems, including situations involving collaboration with attorneys and non-legal staff/departments, is preferred.

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.