Private Capital Tax Associate

Wegman Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Base salary with bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Wegman Partners seeks a mid-level Private Capital Tax Associate for its New York and Miami practice. The role focuses on sophisticated private capital work with cross-border elements in a leading AmLaw 20 firm.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in private capital tax, fund formation, or related areas, with top academic credentials. Bar admission in NY or FL or waiver eligibility is expected. Hybrid work is offered in NY or Miami.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant tax experience in private capital, fund formation or related areas.
• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required; top academic credentials expected.
• Admitted to the New York or Florida Bar (or waiver eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Structure private equity fund formations and carried interest setups.
• Provide cross-border tax planning for domestic and international investments.
• Advise on real estate tax issues (FIRPTA, REITs, QOZs, 1031 exchanges) where applicable.
• Collaborate with partners and clients across practice groups and jurisdictions.

Skills

Private capital tax

Cross-border tax

Fund formation

Education

J.D. with Taxation

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Mid-Level Private Capital Tax Associate | New York / Miami

Currently working with the leadership of an elite AmLaw 20 firm to identify a mid-level tax associate for its highly regarded Private Capital tax practice - ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier, globally integrated tax practice advising on some of the most sophisticated private capital work in the market.

Highlights

• Elite Practice: Band 1 Chambers Global-ranked tax practice, recognized worldwide for the quality of its advice across planning, transactions, and dispute resolution.
• Sophisticated, Varied Work: Structuring domestic and cross-border investments across asset classes - private equity fund formation and carried interest structures, real estate tax (FIRPTA, REITs, QOZs, 1031 exchanges), partnership tax and joint ventures, energy tax credit monetization, and family office/wealth structuring.
• Global Platform: Work directly with colleagues across practice groups and countries on cutting-edge, developing areas of tax law.
• Strong Compensation: $260K-$365K base (NY), bonus eligible, full benefits.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangement, based in New York or Miami.

Ideal Candidate

• 3-5 years of relevant tax experience in some combination of: private equity/fund formation, real estate taxation, partnership tax, energy tax credits, or family office/estate planning structures
• Top academic credentials; LLM in Taxation a plus but not required
• Admitted to (or eligible to waive into) the New York or Florida Bar
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, cross-border environment and learning fast in areas with limited formal guidance