Junior- to Mid-Level Tax Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Junior- to Mid-Level Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm located in Washington, DC is seeking a talented and driven associate attorney with 2–3 years of post-law school experience to join its Tax group. This position focuses on high-level transactional tax matters and fund-related legal work. The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative legal team advising on sophisticated investment structures and tax-efficient strategies. This opportunity allows for career development in a high-caliber practice with access to complex, cutting-edge projects in the investment management and corporate transactional spaces.

Duties:

• Advise clients on tax matters related to fund formation and structuring

• Draft and review LLC agreements and partnership tax provisions

• Guide on tax issues in M&A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex tax topics

• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on cross-functional legal teams

• Assist with tax planning and entity selection strategies for clients

• Contribute to transactional due diligence and risk assessment processes

• Support ongoing client counseling and legal compliance matters

• Participate in client meetings and external communications

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience practicing tax law in a law firm or equivalent setting

• Exposure to fund structuring, investment management tax issues, and partnership taxation

• Experience handling transactional tax matters, including M&A and divestiture tax planning

• Exceptional legal drafting, analytical, and communication abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines

• Comfortable working in a team-focused and fast-paced environment

• AmLaw 100 or equivalent large law firm background is strongly preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of federal income tax laws and partnership taxation

• Strong research and writing skills with keen attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills

• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving aptitude

• Organizational and time management strengths

• Capable of handling confidential and complex matters with professionalism

Job Location:

• Washington, DC

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Life and disability insurance coverage

• Access to dependent backup care and adoption assistance programs

• A collaborative culture with support for professional growth and mentoring

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.