Tax Partner

Red Bank office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a tax partner with 5+ years of legal experience. The candidate will act as an advocate and advisor concerning legal rights and obligations and recommend best practices and courses of action related to tax, trust, and/or estate issues. Will read extensive material regarding tax law changes, monitor legislative developments, and advise clients with respect to the potential impact of pending legislation as related to their case. Conduct legal research using computer databases. Litigate tax disputes in court if necessary. Negotiate tax-related compromises with the IRS on behalf of their clients. Provide guidance on how to structure the purchase and sale of a business by looking at the sellers debts, liabilities, finances, and assets. Represent clients in court cases regarding tax-related legal disputes. Structure, negotiate, and document business entities. Write and file motions and court briefs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey required. Admitted to practice in law in the State of New York a plus. Must have extensive experience with planning and structuring business transactions and/or extensive experience on tax controversy matters. Experience with structuring sophisticated business transactions in a tax-efficient manner is required. Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation is strongly preferred. US Tax Court trial experience is required. Proficiency in applicable computer programs (Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite) is needed.

The candidate should have creative problem-solving. Must have excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills and high professionalism. Existing client relationships and portable business is required. Should be self-motivated and entrepreneurial. Strong accounting and mathematical skills are needed. Strong analytical and collaborative abilities are required. The firm offers benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), an onsite fitness center, plus the potential for commission.

This growing firm has a team of over 70 attorneys specialized in practice areas required by corporations, entities, institutions, and individuals who control them. Its core practice areas include commercial real estate, education law, corporate transactions and business, education law, environmental law, intellectual property law, government strategies, litigation, labor and employment law, public law, tax, trusts, and estates. Headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, it has multiple offices in New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia.