Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Associate for its New York office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or private equity. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in New York or be eligible for prompt admission.

Duties

• Provide legal advice on tax implications of M&A and private equity transactions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tax-efficient strategies.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Draft and review legal documents related to tax matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in M&A/private equity.
• Admitted to practice law in New York or eligible for admission.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Bonus eligibility.

This large international law firm focuses its practice on corporate, banking, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation. The New York offices lawyers have extensive experience in a wide variety of securities related practice areas, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, tender and exchange offers, and public offerings. The New York lawyers are also involved in civil litigation, arbitration, and litigation counseling. In addition the New York office serves as the hub of much of the firm's international practice, representing foreign and American clients in cross-border transactions. New associates have the opportunity to assume front-line responsibility and to deal directly with clients at an early stage in their careers. Attorneys work in a team-oriented environment in which lawyers work comfortably with each other. In addition, attorneys enjoy competitive salaries.