Senior Tax Counsel

Alexander Chapman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman is seeking a Senior Real Estate Tax Counsel in New York to lead tax structuring and execution across complex real estate transactions, funds, and joint ventures. The role involves advising on US partnership and REIT taxation and coordinating with external firms.

Candidates should have JD/LLM and 10+ years of tax experience in real estate. The compensation ranges from 350k–400k base and 550k–600k total, reflecting senior-level responsibility.

Qualifications

• JD/LLM required.
• 10+ years of real estate tax experience.
• Deep expertise in partnership tax, REITs, and U.S. international tax.
• Experience with real estate private equity, fund structures, joint ventures, and cross-border investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring for acquisitions, dispositions, fund formations, joint ventures, and other complex real estate transactions.
• Advise on U.S. partnership taxation, REIT taxation, and identifying risks and tax-efficient strategies.
• Review purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements, and other transaction documents, including tax provisions.
• Lead tax due diligence and coordinate tax advice, opinions, and deliverables from external accounting and law firms.
• Partner with investment, legal, finance, and senior leadership teams to communicate tax implications and influence transaction decisions.
• Monitor tax legislation and oversee strategic tax initiatives, including REIT testing and cross-border investment considerations.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Laws (LLM)

Job description

Our client is a growing real estate investment and development firm who are seeking a Senior Real Estate Tax Counsel to lead tax structuring and execution across complex real estate transactions, funds, and joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring for acquisitions, dispositions, fund formations, joint ventures, and other complex real estate transactions.
• Advise on U.S. partnership taxation, REIT taxation, and identifying risks and tax-efficient strategies.
• Review purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements, and other transaction documents, including tax provisions.
• Lead tax due diligence and coordinate tax advice, opinions, and deliverables from external accounting and law firms.
• Partner with investment, legal, finance, and senior leadership teams to communicate tax implications and influence transaction decisions.
• Monitor tax legislation and oversee strategic tax initiatives, including REIT testing and cross-border investment considerations.

Qualifications

• JD/LLM required.
• 10+ years of relevant tax experience focused on real estate transactions and structuring.
• Deep expertise in partnership tax, REITs, and U.S. international tax.
• Experience with real estate private equity, fund structures, joint ventures, and cross-border investments.

About the opportunity

• Compensation Range: $350,000 - $400,000 base salary - $550,000 - $600,000 total compensation