Managing Tax Counsel

Atlas Search; Florida; On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Managing Tax Counsel for a prominent energy company in New York. This executive role involves advising on sophisticated tax matters related to M&A and structuring, offering chances to work on high-value transactions.

The candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, extensive tax experience, and strong leadership skills. The compensation range is between $300,000 to $500,000, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tax experience focusing on transactional, partnership, and M&A tax.
• Mastery of Subchapter K, Subchapter C, and consolidated return regulations.
• Proven ability to manage large projects and provide business-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on transactions including acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Structure and document tax elements of M&A transactions.
• Mentor and develop junior team members in the tax group.

Skills

Transactional tax expertise

M&A tax structuring

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

LLM in Taxation or related field

Job description

Our client, a prominent energy company headquartered in Palm Beach County, is seeking a Managing Tax Counsel to join their dynamic in-house tax planning team. This executive role is ideal for an attorney with deep experience in transactional tax from an AmLaw 100 law firm or Big 4 environment who is seeking sophisticated, hands‑on work in tax structuring, M&A, and due diligence. The position offers access to complex, high‑value transactions, industry‑leading professional development, and the chance to make an impact within one of the most active tax groups in the market.

The annual base salary range is $300,000 to $500,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, financings, restructurings, and joint ventures, with a focus on optimizing tax treatment and risk management
• Structure, negotiate, and document complex tax elements of M&A transactions and related agreements
• Prepare and review technical tax memoranda, opinions, and tax provisions
• Develop and assess the tax impact of financial models, addressing both U.S. federal and international matters
• Partner with internal teams on due diligence, tax planning, and deal execution, serving as a single point of contact for federal tax
• Coordinate with external advisors and subject matter experts to analyze and resolve multi‑jurisdictional tax issues
• Support companywide tax planning projects, including legislative monitoring, tax law analysis, and best practice implementation
• Clearly communicate complex tax concepts to senior management and stakeholders across multiple business units
• Mentor, manage, and develop junior team members within the tax group

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required; LLM in Taxation or related field preferred
• Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of tax experience, with significant focus on transactional, partnership, and M&A tax in a top law firm or Big 4 environment
• Mastery of Subchapter K, Subchapter C, consolidated return regulations, and experience with complex tax structuring
• Demonstrated ability to review and draft deal documents and tax provisions, manage large projects, and provide business-focused advice
• Energy/renewables industry experience is valued but not required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to senior leadership
• Proven leadership and team development abilities