Lateral Associate - Tax

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off, including sick andvacat

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Lateral Associate to join its tax practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have a JD and experience in transactional tax law, with strong communication and client-facing abilities.

The role involves drafting tax-related documents, supporting M&A and capital markets activities, and advising on energy taxation and real estate matters. Interaction with clients and public speaking are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional tax law.
• Outstanding oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively about complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft legal documents related to tax law.
• Engage in strategic and private equity M&A transactions.
• Participate in capital markets activities, including spin-offs and IPOs.
• Advise on energy taxation, including oil and gas and energy transition.
• Assist in investment fund formation and real estate matters, including REITs.
• Interact directly with clients and participate in public speaking engagements.

Skills

Excellent research and writing

Analytical and problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lateral Associate to join its tax practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have a class-year appropriate understanding of tax law and relevant transactional tax experience.

Duties

• Conduct research and draft legal documents related to tax law.
• Engage in strategic and private equity M&A transactions.
• Participate in capital markets activities, including spin-offs and IPOs.
• Advise on energy taxation, including oil and gas and energy transition.
• Assist in investment fund formation and real estate matters, including REITs.
• Interact directly with clients and participate in public speaking engagements.

Requirements

• Experience in transactional tax law.
• Outstanding oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively about complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for client interaction.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.