Tax Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier AmLaw 50 law firm in Dallas invites a Tax Associate Attorney to join its hybrid office. The role focuses on advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment funds, and other sophisticated clients on complex domestic and cross-border tax matters.

Ideal candidates have experience with mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate financings, and strong drafting, research, and communication skills. JD required; Texas bar required or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research, drafting and communication skills.
• Experience handling federal income tax matters at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience advising on mergers & acquisitions, private equity, investment funds, financings and corporate transactions.
• Experience structuring and negotiating transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes.
• Experience drafting and reviewing tax provisions in purchase agreements and related ancillary documents.
• Experience advising on partnership, corporate, and pass-through entity taxation is preferred.
• Cross-border transactions, capital markets and tax controversy experience a plus.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required; Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment funds, and other clients on complex domestic and cross-border tax matters.
• Structure and negotiate transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes.
• Draft and review tax provisions in purchase agreements and related ancillary documents.
• Collaborate with clients and transaction teams on sophisticated tax matters and client interactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client interactions

Transaction experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas bar admission or eligibility

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

Tax Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000

A premier international law firm is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment funds, and other sophisticated clients on complex domestic and cross-border tax matters.

Ideal Background

• Attorneys in law school classes 2020–2024 are encouraged to apply
• Experience handling federal income tax matters gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience advising clients in connection with mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, investment funds, financings, and other corporate transactions
• Experience structuring and negotiating transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes
• Experience drafting and reviewing transaction documents relating to tax matters, including tax provisions in purchase agreements and related ancillary agreements
• Experience advising clients on partnership, corporate, and pass-through entity taxation is preferred
• Experience with cross-border transactions, capital markets, and tax controversy matters is a plus
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters while working directly with clients and transaction teams
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated global tax platform
• Exposure to complex domestic and cross-border transactions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with premier multinational companies, private equity sponsors, and investment funds
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment