Business Tax Associate

McGuireWoods LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP seeks an associate with at least three years of law firm tax experience to join its Business Tax Group in San Francisco. You will work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for public and private companies, private equity funds, investment banks, and other market participants.

The role emphasizes drafting tax provisions, collaborating across practice groups, and delivering practical, business‑oriented advice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a tax associate in a law firm.
• Strong technical tax skills with experience in tax planning around complex business transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials, preferably an LL.M. in taxation.
• Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and deliver clear, business‑oriented solutions.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms such as Harvey AI.

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, joint ventures, private equity transactions, tax credit investments, fund formations, financings, and inbound and outbound international investments.
• Drafts and negotiates tax provisions, prepares tax memoranda, and collaborates across practice groups to deliver practical, business‑oriented advice.
• Works directly with partners across corporate, partnership, international, fund, nonprofit, and tax credit matters on initiatives such as taxable and tax‑free mergers and acquisitions, cross‑border acquisitions and financings, private investment fund formation, GP stakes, secondary transactions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and partnership/LLC structuring.
• Assists with transactions involving new markets, historic low‑income housing, and energy tax credits, integrating work with the firm’s corporate, private equity, finance, and investment funds practices.
• Maintains a fast‑paced, collaborative working environment and manages multiple ongoing transactions in a demanding deal environment.

Skills

Tax planning

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

Tools

Harvey AI

Job description

Job Description

McGuireWoods seeks an associate with at least three years of law firm tax experience to join its Business Tax Group. This opportunity allows you to work with a nationally recognized transactional tax team on sophisticated domestic and cross-border business transactions for public and private companies, private equity funds, investment banks, family offices, fund sponsors, nonprofit organizations, and other leading market participants.

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, joint ventures, private equity transactions, tax credit investments, fund formations, financings, and inbound and outbound international investments.
• Drafts and negotiates tax provisions, prepares tax memoranda, and collaborates across practice groups to deliver practical, business‑oriented advice.
• Works directly with partners across corporate, partnership, international, fund, nonprofit, and tax credit matters on initiatives such as taxable and tax‑free mergers and acquisitions, cross‑border acquisitions and financings, private investment fund formation, GP stakes, secondary transactions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and partnership/LLC structuring.
• Assists with transactions involving new markets, historic low‑income housing, and energy tax credits, integrating work with the firm’s corporate, private equity, finance, and investment funds practices.
• Maintains a fast‑paced, collaborative working environment and manages multiple ongoing transactions in a demanding deal environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a tax associate in a law firm.
• Strong technical tax skills with experience in tax planning around complex business transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials, preferably an LL.M. in taxation.
• Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and deliver clear, business‑oriented solutions.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms such as Harvey AI.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: $260,000 - $425,000.

Competitive salary, merit bonus opportunities, billable‑hours credit for pro bono work, and meaningful support for attorneys throughout careers.