M&A Tax Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Discretionary bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

A growing tax practice in New York is seeking a mid-level M&A Tax Associate to advise on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. The role requires 2–6 years of big law experience in M&A tax, strong analytical and communication skills, and membership in the New York Bar. Compensation includes an annual salary range of $235,000 to $390,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. Interested candidates can contact for more information.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of big law experience in M&A tax, transactional tax, or corporate planning.
• Strong grounding in federal tax law with advantageous partnership and cross-border experience.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Support structuring for corporate and partnership transactions.
• Assist with tax analysis for capital markets work.

Skills

M&A tax experience

Transactional tax planning

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Job description

M&A Tax Associate

Location: New York, NY

A growing full-service tax practice is seeking a mid-level associate to join its New York office. The team advises on a wide range of sophisticated matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures, capital markets, restructurings, and state and local tax controversy work. This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile deals and the ability to work closely with senior tax practitioners across diverse transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, private equity investments, and joint ventures.
• Support structuring and planning for corporate and partnership transactions.
• Assist with tax analysis related to capital markets work and restructuring mandates.
• Contribute to state and local tax controversy matters as required.
• Draft memoranda, client advisories, and transaction documentation.
• Work collaboratively with deal teams across practice areas.

Who You Are

• 2–6 years of big law experience in M&A tax, transactional tax, or corporate tax planning.
• Strong technical grounding in federal tax law; partnership tax and cross-border experience advantageous.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple active matters.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Member of the New York Bar (or eligible for admission).

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $390,000 DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, along with discretionary bonuses and structured professional development

Interested? Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.