Tax Associate (3-5 Years)

WilmerHale; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale, a leading international law firm, seeks an associate with three to five years of post-JD experience to join our Tax practice in Boston or New York. Qualified candidates will have experience in transactional tax matters including mergers, acquisitions, financings, and investments, with partnership/LLC and joint ventures experience a plus.

Strong research and writing skills are required, and the successful candidate will work in a collaborative, high-caliber environment across offices.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of post-JD experience in tax matters.
• Experience with transactional tax matters including mergers, acquisitions, financings, and investments (debt and equity).
• Experience with partnership/LLC and joint ventures is a plus.

Skills

Transactional tax experience

Research & writing

Analytical thinking

Collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.
Our Tax practice is seeking an associate with three to five years of post-JD experience to join our Boston or New York office. We will consider candidates in other locations where we have an office.
Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Experience with transactional tax matters including mergers, acquisitions, financings, and investments (both debt and equity).
• Experience with partnership/LLC and joint ventures experience a plus.
• Strong research and writing skills required.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.