Tax Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a high-calibre Tax Associate to join its Tax Group in New York. This role involves advising on tax aspects of fund formation and compliance across sectors including private credit and real estate, and offers a unique international secondment opportunity to London. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent analytical skills. Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $390,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in fund formation and asset management.
• Strong academic credentials with a focus on asset management.
• Ability to analyse complex tax issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax aspects of fund formation and compliance.
• Support asset managers on regulatory and operational tax issues.
• Draft and review tax structuring memoranda and agreements.
• Collaborate on multi-jurisdictional tax matters.

Skills

Tax structuring

Cross-border tax planning

Client communication

Analytical skills

Education

JD (Class years 2019 to 2021)

Job description

Tax Associate – Fund Formation & Asset Management

Location: New York, NY (with secondment to London)

An elite global firm is seeking a high‑calibre tax associate to join its New York‑based Tax Group, working closely with a US partner in London. This role offers a rare opportunity for an international secondment, exposure to cross‑border tax matters, and hands‑on experience with leading asset managers across private credit, real estate, infrastructure and private equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of fund formation, structuring and compliance across private credit, real estate, infrastructure and private equity funds.
• Support asset managers on compensation structures, regulatory considerations and operational tax issues.
• Work with partners and clients on complex cross‑border tax planning, including time spent on secondment in London.
• Draft and review tax structuring memoranda, partnership and fund documentation and key transactional agreements.
• Collaborate with global colleagues on sophisticated and multi‑jurisdictional matters.

Who You Are

• A tax associate with 3–5 years’ experience in fund formation and asset management, preferably from a top‑tier law firm.
• Strong academic credentials with a demonstrated interest in asset management and cross‑border tax.
• Skilled in analysing complex tax issues and communicating them clearly to clients.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working within an international team environment.
• JD class years 2019 to 2021.

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000 – $390,000

Actual salary will depend on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life cover, 401(k), backup childcare and eldercare, and robust professional development support.

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.