Senior Tax Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced Tax Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 20 years of practice focused on mergers and acquisitions and complex transactional matters. This senior-level role requires deep technical tax expertise, strong deal-structuring capabilities, and the ability to advise sophisticated clients on high-value corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, advanced analytical skills, and extensive experience navigating domestic and international tax considerations.

Duties

• Provide tax counsel on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other complex transactions
• Structure transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes for clients
• Draft and review transaction-related tax provisions, agreements, and opinions
• Conduct tax due diligence for corporate and private equity transactions
• Advise clients on federal, state, and international tax implications
• Collaborate with deal teams, financial advisors, and external professionals
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations affecting transactional matters

Requirements

• 20 years of experience in tax law with a strong focus on M&A and transactions
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations
• Proven experience advising on complex, high-value corporate transactions
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Excellent communication and client advisory skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active State Bar license in good standing
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred

Skills

• Advanced transactional tax structuring
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in drafting complex tax documentation
• Ability to explain technical tax issues clearly to clients
• Strong organizational and project-management skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Potential performance-based bonuses
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Possible health, retirement, or additional benefits

Formed at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this fast-growing law practice has two offices in the state of Florida and is comprised of a team of highly skilled attorneys. It has four core areas of practice, namely international and domestic corporate transactions, litigation, real estate law, and taxation & estate planning. The firm's attorneys are committed to community service and are actively involved in charitable programs with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.