Senior Tax Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced Tax Attorney in Tampa, 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 position involves providing strategic counsel on domestic and cross-border transactions and supporting clients through all phases of deal execution.

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, private equity, and strategic transactions
• Advise clients on federal, state, and international tax implications
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and business stakeholders throughout deal processes
• 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

This full-service law firm serves clients throughout Florida. Its practice areas include Administrative and Governmental, Appellate, Bankruptcy, Business and Corporate, Construction, Corporate Litigation, Eminent Domain, Environmental, Family Law, Finance, Health Care, Immigration and Naturalization, Labor and Employment, Land Use, Litigation, Mediation, Medical Malpractice, Mergers and Acquisitions, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, Tax and Planning, and Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning.