Lateral Associate - Tax (New York)

Flo Recruit, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan & Cromwell is seeking experienced associates to join the Firm's Tax Group in the United States. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience working in the tax practice at a comparable law firm.

This is an opportunity for experienced lawyers, and current law students are not eligible for consideration for this role. The associate base salary is tied to the assigned associate class year, with the standard scale ranging from Class of 2026 at $235,000 up to Class of 2019

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of tax practice experience at a comparable law firm.
• Current law students are not eligible for consideration.

Job description

Sullivan & Cromwell is seeking experienced associates to join the Firm's Tax Group. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience working in the tax practice at a comparable law firm.

This is an opportunity for experienced lawyers, and as such, current law students are not eligible for consideration for this particular role.

About the Tax Group:

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Tax Group has earned a global reputation for innovative tax planning and developing solutions that are tax-efficient and practical. We offer decades of experience negotiating and structuring the tax aspects of some of the most complex corporate transactions. Our practice is distinguished by the depth of our team and our attention to client service.

Our lawyers in the United States, Paris and London work closely with our other leading practice areas—including M&A, Capital Markets and Financial Services—to advise on tax matters arising in some of the highest-profile transactions. We develop trusted partnerships with our clients, provide ongoing advice and follow-up post-closing as needed.

The associate base salary is tied to assigned associate class year. The standard scale is included below.

• Class of 2026: $235,000
• Class of 2025: $235,000
• Class of 2024: $245,000
• Class of 2023: $270,000
• Class of 2022: $320,000
• Class of 2021: $385,000
• Class of 2020: $410,000
• Class of 2019: $440,000
• Class of 2018: $455,000
• Class of 2017: $455,000

It is the Firm’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The Firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or a related medical condition), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, past, current or prospective military service, protected hairstyles or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Firm will make reasonable accommodations to eligible individuals with known disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or for religious observance, to the extent required by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.