Tax Attorney

Carolina Legal Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Legal Staffing is seeking a Mid-Level Tax Attorney to join a sophisticated law firm’s transactional practice, focusing on M&A tax planning and tax mitigation strategies.

The attorney will work closely with business owners and transaction teams, primarily representing sellers in M&A transactions and advising clients on tax-efficient deal structures. The East Coast travel to Charleston will be required.

Qualifications

• Mid-level associate with substantive transactional tax experience.
• Strong experience with M&A-related federal tax issues.
• Experience advising sellers/business owners is highly preferred.
• Strong client-facing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax mitigation strategies related to business transactions.
• Handle M&A tax matters, including structuring and planning.
• Primarily represent sellers in middle-market transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate/M&A attorneys, accountants, and other advisors.
• Counsel business owners on tax implications throughout the transaction process.

Skills

Transactional tax experience

M&A tax issues

Sellers representation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (SC/NC)

Job description

A sophisticated law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Tax Attorney to join its transactional practice, with a focus on M&A tax planning and tax mitigation strategies.

The attorney will work closely with business owners and transaction teams, primarily representing sellers in M&A transactions and advising clients on tax-efficient deal structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax mitigation strategies related to business transactions
• Handle M&A tax matters, including structuring and planning
• Primarily represent sellers in middle-market transactions
• Collaborate with corporate/M&A attorneys, accountants, and other advisors
• Counsel business owners on tax implications throughout the transaction process

Ideal Background

• Mid-level associate with substantive transactional tax experience
• Strong experience with M&A-related federal tax issues
• Experience advising sellers/business owners is highly preferred
• Strong client-facing and analytical skills

Location

• Charleston, SC or Charlotte, NC preferred
• Open to candidates elsewhere on the East Coast who are willing to travel to Charleston approximately once per month