Business Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Tax Associate to join its team in Richmond. The successful candidate will work on structuring transactions to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with evolving tax laws. This role involves advising on tax issues in complex financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and international investments.

Duties

• Advise clients on tax aspects of business transactions.
• Assist in structuring mergers and acquisitions.
• Identify and leverage tax credits and incentives.
• Collaborate on fund formations and joint ventures.
• Work on inbound and outbound international investments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a tax associate in a law firm.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions.

Education

• LL.M. in taxation required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex financial transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.