Mid/Senior-Level Tax Planning and Transactions Associate

Baker McKenzie; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie in Houston seeks a Mid to Senior-Level Tax Associate for its Tax Planning and Transactions practice. The role focuses on advising on complex cross-border transactions and drafting tax memoranda and opinions on US tax issues.

The successful candidate will have 3–7 years of relevant experience, top academic credentials, and an LLM in Taxation is favored. Admission to the state bar in the applying jurisdiction is required.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in international and corporate tax issues.
• Top academic credentials are a prerequisite; an LLM in Taxation will be favorably considered.
• Must be admitted to and in good standing of the state bar where you are applying.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on and assist in the implementation of complex cross-border transactions.
• Draft memoranda and opinions on current US tax issues and developments.

Skills

Tax law

International tax

Corporate tax

Cross-border transactions

Legal research

Education

J.D. with bar admission

LLM in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice is a leader within our Firm and one of the most highly regarded tax practice s in the world. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for its work worldwide, the Tax Practice is recognized by clients and industry peers for the quality tax advice it provides. Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice expertly covers all aspects of tax planning and transactions, dispute resolution (both administrative and litigation), tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect taxes and wealth management tax advice and planning.

Baker McKenzie seeks a Mid to Senior-Level Tax Associate for its Tax Planning and Transactions practice. As part of this practice, you would be advising companies on and assisting in the implementation of complex cross-border transactions. You would also be drafting memoranda and opinions on the most current, complex US tax issues. The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of relevant experience in international and corporate tax issues. The candidate must be able to manage projects and work with colleagues in different practice groups and countries. In addition, a successful candidate will need to enjoy working in a dynamic environment in which they will be required to learn and embrace new, developing areas of the tax law in which there is limited formal guidance. Top academic credentials are a prerequisite and an LLM in Taxation will be favorably considered.

Applicants must be admitted to and a member in good standing of that state’s bar in which office you are applying to.