Tax Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Discretionary performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Tax Associate to join its growing Tax practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate is from the 2020-2023 law school classes with strong transactional tax experience. Responsibilities include advising on M&A transactions and conducting tax research. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $260,000 - $390,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Law school class years 2020–2023 with strong transactional tax experience.
• Exposure to M&A, private equity, capital markets, funds, and/or real estate tax work.
• Outstanding academic credentials with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax aspects of strategic and private equity M&A transactions.
• Support capital markets matters, including IPOs, spin-offs, and related transactions.
• Conduct detailed tax research and draft sophisticated written advice.

Skills

Transactional tax experience

Research and writing skills

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Problem-solving

Education

Law degree (class years 2020–2023)

Job description

Overview

Tax Associate

Location: New York, New York | Washington, District of Columbia | Chicago, Illinois

A prestigious, market-leading law firm is seeking associates from the 2020 to 2023 law school classes to join its growing Tax practice. The team advises on complex, high-value transactional matters and is recognised for its technical depth, collaborative culture, and direct client exposure. This role offers an excellent platform for associates looking to build a long-term career in transactional tax within a high-calibre, intellectually demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of strategic and private equity M&A transactions.
• Support capital markets matters, including IPOs, spin-offs, and related transactions.
• Assist with investment fund formation and structuring.
• Advise on real estate transactions, including REIT-related matters.
• Conduct detailed tax research and draft sophisticated written advice and transaction documentation.
• Work closely with clients and senior lawyers on complex, often novel tax issues.
• Participate in conferences, presentations, and other public-facing professional development opportunities.

Who You Are

• Law school class years 2020–2023 with strong transactional tax experience.
• Exposure to M&A, private equity, capital markets, funds, and/or real estate tax work.
• Outstanding academic credentials with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator who enjoys direct client interaction and in-office collaboration.
• Intellectually curious, commercially minded, and motivated by complex problem-solving.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $260,000 – $390,000 DOE
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, parental leave, paid time off, and discretionary performance-based bonuses

Interested?

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

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