Mid-Level Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks a highly motivated Mid-Level Associate Attorney with a proven track record in transactional tax, including real estate funds/JVs, Private Equity, mergers and acquisitions, finance, restructuring work, and tax controversy matters. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with excellent client management skills and possess superior academic credentials, along with significant experience gained from previous roles in large law firms.

Job Duties:

• Handle transactional tax matters, including real estate funds/JVs, Private Equity, mergers and acquisitions, finance, restructuring work, and tax controversy cases.
• Demonstrate expertise in fund formation and partnership tax matters.
• Guide the structuring of inbound foreign investment.
• Utilize REIT and real estate finance experience in handling relevant legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support clients' needs.
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and opinions.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to deliver comprehensive legal services.

Requirements:

• Possess 3-6 years of experience in transactional tax, specifically in real estate funds/JVs, Private Equity, mergers and acquisitions, finance, restructuring work, and tax controversy matters.
• Previous experience in a large law firm setting.
• Superior academic credentials, including a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing with the relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven client management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong transactional tax expertise.
• Proficient in fund formation and partnership tax matters.
• Knowledgeable in the structuring of inbound foreign investment.
• Familiarity with REIT and real estate finance.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional drafting and writing skills.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Client-focused with superior communication and negotiation skills.

Job Location: New York City, NY

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.