Mid-level Tax Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A global law firm in New York is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join its Tax group. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and experience in transactional tax, preferably with M&A and private funds. Strong academic credentials and prior experience in a peer law firm are essential. This role offers a competitive salary range between $235,000 to $310,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, within an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• High academic achievement is required.
• Admitted to or able to waive into the New York, DC, or Texas Bar.
• Prior experience in a peer law firm is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Firm's Tax group in New York, Washington, DC, or Houston.
• Contribute to the firm's work in transactional tax, especially with M&A and private funds.

Skills

Transactional tax experience

Strong interest in subject area

Team-player

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited US law school

Job description

Lateral and Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist at Clifford Chance

Who We Are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive—where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Performing to your highest ability unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward‑thinking insights and innovative, tech‑enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Job Description

The Role

Clifford Chance has an opening for a mid‑level associate attorney to join the Firm's Tax group in New York, Washington, DC or Houston.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
• High academic achievement;
• Experience in transactional tax; with a background in M&A and/or private funds work preferred;
• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team‑player;
• Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York, DC, or Texas Bar;
• Prior experience in a peer law firm required.

Preferred class years 2021‑2023. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $235,000 to $310,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Additional Information

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background.

We are guided by our values‑based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day‑to‑day working life.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.