Tax Associate Attorney

LHH; United States; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Safe harbor contribution

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

On-site gym

Parking

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

LHH is representing a nationally recognized Dallas tax boutique recruiting a Tax Associate Attorney for its Income Tax and Business Planning practice. You will handle sophisticated federal income tax work, including M&A tax issues, with direct mentorship and a lean team.

Expect 3–5 years of tax experience, Texas Bar admission, and a Tax LL.M. is welcomed and valued. The role offers strong compensation, a guaranteed bonus, and substantial upside with a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant tax experience.
• Tax planning experience is highly valued.
• Candidates from law firms and Big 4 accounting firms will be considered.
• Texas Bar admission required.
• Tax LL.M. welcome—and meaningfully recognized.
• Thoughtful, collaborative, and low-ego personality.

Responsibilities

• Federal income tax and business planning.
• Tax aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings.
• Private equity and venture capital matters.
• Partnership, corporate, and closely held business planning.
• Sophisticated work for businesses, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Direct responsibility and substantive involvement from day one.

Skills

Tax planning

Transaction experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tax LL.M.

Texas Bar admission

Job description

TAX ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY | DALLAS | UNPOSTED OPPORTUNITY

A smaller firm does not have to mean smaller work, smaller compensation, or a slower path forward.

I’m working directly with a nationally recognized Dallas tax boutique seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to join its Income Tax and Business Planning practice.

The firm has fewer than 50 attorneys, a Tier 1 Dallas tax practice, and compensation that competes with significantly larger platforms.

Even better: a Tax LL.M. earns one full year of credit toward the firm’s partnership track.

• $210,000–$240,000 base salary DOE, with flexibility for the right candidate
• $15,000 guaranteed bonus for associates within the anticipated class-year range
• Additional discretionary bonus based on hours and quality of work
• Discretionary associate bonuses have ranged from $30,000–$130,000
• 2,000 billable-hour target
• Tax LL.M. provides one year of partnership-track credit
• Potential relocation assistance
• Federal income tax and business planning
• Tax aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings
• Private equity and venture capital matters
• Partnership, corporate, and closely held business planning
• Sophisticated work for businesses, investors, and high-net-worth individuals
• Direct responsibility and substantive involvement from day one

This is an intentionally lean group. The incoming associate will work directly with two Board Certified tax attorneys, including an exceptional senior associate who is expected to become partner in 2027.

You will not disappear into a large class of associates.

The team is constantly in each other’s offices discussing matters, working through complex issues, and learning from one another. Both attorneys maintain a genuine open-door policy, and mentorship is built into the way the group operates.

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant tax experience
• Tax planning experience is highly valued
• Candidates from law firms and Big 4 accounting firms will be considered
• Texas Bar admission required
• Tax LL.M. welcome—and meaningfully recognized
• Thoughtful, collaborative, and low-ego personality

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Nationally recognized, Tier 1 Dallas tax practice
• Sophisticated transactional work without the layers of a massive platform
• Direct mentorship from two Board Certified tax attorneys
• One year of partnership-track credit for a Tax LL.M.
• Strong base compensation, guaranteed bonus, and substantial additional bonus potential
• Highly flexible hybrid schedule
• 401(k) match of up to 6%, plus a 3% safe harbor contribution
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Complimentary on-site gym and parking

The flexibility here is also real.

The new associate will initially spend time in the office becoming integrated with the group. After that, attorneys may work from home as frequently as needed with appropriate communication. Many still choose to come in because they genuinely enjoy the people and office environment.

This is a rare opportunity to build a sophisticated transactional tax practice with exceptional mentors, highly competitive earning potential, meaningful flexibility, and a clear path forward—all within a close-knit Dallas boutique.