Tax Associate / Senior Associate (Cross-Border Transactions) FL

RC Law LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RC Law LLP seeks a Tax Associate/Senior Associate to join its growing tax practice in Miami, FL. The role focuses on sophisticated domestic and international deals, cross-border restructurings, and strategic tax planning. You will work directly with partners on high‑level matters, including due diligence and post‑closing integration.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in transactional tax, strong drafting and client‑facing skills, and M&A tax experience. U.S. bar admission and LL.M.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transactional, corporate, or M&A tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on cross-border restructurings and international tax planning.
• Perform tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Provide U.S. federal income tax guidance on M&A and reorganizations (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII/FDII).
• Analyze expatriation consequences for U.S. individuals.
• Assist with tax treaty analysis (LOB, PE, residence, withholding).
• Engage in general corporate tax advisory matters and drafting.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client management

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

U.S. bar admission

Job description

Tax Associate / Senior Associate (Cross-Border Transactions)

RC Law is seeking a talented and motivated Tax Associate to join our growing tax practice. This role is ideal for a lawyer with experience in transactional tax matters who is looking to work on sophisticated domestic (U.S.) and international deals in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. This is an opportunity to work on cross‑border restructurings and international tax planning in a growing practice with direct exposure to partners and clients.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and clients on a broad range of tax matters, including:

• Cross‑border restructurings and tax planning (partnership formations, entity rationalizations, IP planning).
• International tax structuring for M&A transactions (pre and post structuring advice, active support to the M&A team), including equity and asset deals.
• Tax due diligence in connection with buy‑side and sell‑side transactions.
• Purchase price allocation, rollover structures, earn‑outs, and post‑closing integration matters.
• Provide U.S. international tax advice on core matters (Subpart F, NCTI/GILTI, FDDEI/FDII, FTC, FIRPTA, debt‑equity characterization).
• Analyze expatriation consequences of U.S. individuals.
• Tax treaty analysis (LOB, PE, residence, withholding tax).
• General corporate tax advisory matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in transactional tax, corporate tax, or M&A tax matters.
• Experience at a law firm, accounting firm, or in‑house legal/tax department with a focus on cross‑border inbound and outbound transactions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax principles applicable to M&A and reorganizations.
• Experience with tax due diligence is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in Spanish at a professional level.
• LL.M. in Taxation or similar advanced tax training.
• Admission to a U.S. bar (or intention to obtain admission in due course).

Compensation

We offer market compensation, commensurate with a boutique law firm, which includes a bonus component tied to the performance of the Tax Practice.

Location

Miami, Florida is strongly preferred. Other preferred locations are Washington, D.C.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the U.S.

Why Join RC Law

• Direct exposure to sophisticated domestic and international transactions.
• Meaningful responsibility and client contact.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to help build a growing practice focused on cross‑border tax and M&A.