Tax Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Tax Associate in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in complex federal transactional tax matters, including business entity formations, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. Candidates in Austin, Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. Louis, or Washington, D.C. are strongly preferred.

Duties

• Advise clients on federal transactional tax matters.
• Handle business entity formations, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Provide guidance on state and local tax matters, including income, franchise, sales, and use tax.

Requirements

• Active bar license in the corresponding state or commitment to obtain one.
• Experience with non-profit and for-profit clients preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Active bar license required.

Skills

• Proactive and dynamic approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional benefits package available.

The environment at this firm is one where individual differences appear to be respected and different groups of people can thrive in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. This firm, a Texas firm with several offices throughout Texas, is well positioned to serve the needs of its clients who range from small start ups to Fortune 100 companies. The attorneys at this firm all have solid pedigrees and have good things to say about their firm and the people in it. The Dallas office of this firm is mid-sized, and is well suited to effectively represent clients in the region.