Senior Tax Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an accomplished tax attorney for our Corporate Practice Group. The role focuses on strategic federal and state tax matters for corporate clients, mergers, acquisitions, and complex transactions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, an active law license, and an LL.M. in Taxation or CPA (Tax). The position offers a highly professional environment with strong client interaction and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation or CPA (Tax).
• Active license to practice law.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in tax law at a law firm, accounting firm, or government agency.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
• Experience with tax-exempt entities preferred.
• Experience with transactional tax planning and tax controversy matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to corporate and individual clients.
• Structure and analyze tax implications for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other transactions.
• Advise on federal and state compliance and planning matters, including for tax-exempt organizations.
• Represent clients in tax disputes, audits, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Assist CPAs in reviewing income, gift, and estate tax returns.
• Advise on complex 1031 exchanges.
• Draft and review legal documents, memoranda, and opinions related to tax matters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and advisors on complex transactions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of the firm's tax practice.

Skills

Tax law expertise

Legal research

Communication

Client management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation or CPA (Tax)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced tax attorney with over 10 years of experience to join their Corporate Practice Group in advising clients on diverse federal and state tax matters. This position is based in [City/State].

Duties

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to corporate and individual clients.
• Structure and analyze tax implications for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other transactions.
• Advise on federal and state compliance and planning matters, including for tax-exempt organizations.
• Represent clients in tax disputes, audits, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Assist CPAs in reviewing income, gift, and estate tax returns.
• Advise on complex 1031 exchanges.
• Draft and review legal documents, memoranda, and opinions related to tax matters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and advisors on complex transactions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of the firm's tax practice.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation or CPA (Tax).
• Active license to practice law.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in tax law at a law firm, accounting firm, or government agency.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
• Experience with tax-exempt organizations is preferred.
• Experience with transactional tax planning and tax controversy matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong client-management and communication abilities.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation or CPA (Tax).

Certifications

• Active license to practice law.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong client-management and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible work-life arrangements considered.