Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a tax associate with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience to join its U.S. tax group in New York City, NY. The role involves representing institutional clients in significant U.S. and cross-border corporate transactions and business operations, leveraging expertise across various practice areas.

Duties

• Represent clients in U.S. and cross-border transactions, including M&A.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members across practice areas.
• Manage multiple files and take primary responsibility for them.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in a U.S. law firm tax practice.
• Broad tax experience in U.S. and cross-border transactions.
• Member in good standing of the New York bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Superior client service orientation and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive market salaries.

Law offices are based in Toronto, New York and Calgary. Area of specialization is business law. The legal practice was formed in 1941. Two-hundred and seventy-six qualified attorneys and a professional support staff are employed at the firm. They represent clients worldwide. Practice areas and industries are significant. Some of their practice areas include competition-antitrust, corporate-capital markets, intellectual property and litigation-dispute resolution. The law practice endorses pro-bono work.