Senior Associate - Transactional Tax

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate specializing in Transactional Tax for its Houston, TX office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in law-firm settings, focusing on transactional tax matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, partnership tax, private equity fund formation, capital markets, and financings.

Duties

• Advise on complex tax issues for multinational corporations and financial institutions.
• Develop innovative tax structures for a diverse client base.
• Collaborate with global tax teams on cross-border transactions.
• Provide practical solutions for tax controversies and business operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in transactional tax matters.
• Experience with domestic and cross-border M&A and partnership tax.
• Proficiency in private equity fund formation and capital markets.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Texas or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Retirement savings plans.

Its area of specialization is complex transactional matters. The firm represent clients in the energy industry namely energy companies, private equity funds, investment banks and commercial lenders. The Texas practice staffs over fifty knowledgeable attorneys. Over thirty-five billion U.S. dollars in debt and equity capital market transactions was accomplished by the Texas practice group. A notable industry publication awarded the Texas practice with a high ranking for their mergers and acquisitions law expertise.