Transactional Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks a Transactional Tax Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of tax experience or a tax LLM. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in federal income tax matters, corporate and partnership taxation, investment funds, and conducting legal research. This position offers the opportunity to work on various transactional tax matters, including fund formation, M&A, private equity, capital markets, real estate, REITs, and international transactions. Stellar academic credentials and prior law firm experience are essential for this role.

Job Details:

• Conduct research and provide written advice on federal income tax matters related to corporate and partnership taxation.
• Review private placement memoranda (PPM) and provide insights on investment funds.
• Draft memoranda and other written documents about transactional tax matters.
• Work on various transactional tax matters, including fund formation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity transactions, capital markets transactions, debt instruments, real estate transactions, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and international transactions.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates to analyze complex tax issues and provide effective solutions.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to transactional tax practice.
• Assist with client meetings, presentations, and negotiations as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of tax experience or a tax LLM.
• Strong understanding of federal income tax matters with corporate and partnership taxation exposure.
• Familiarity with investment funds and experience in reviewing private placement memoranda (PPM).
• Proven ability to conduct legal research and draft clear and concise memoranda and written advice.
• Stellar academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Prior experience in a comparable law firm environment is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Taxation LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree preferred.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive into the New York Bar.
• Any additional tax-related certifications are a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.