Tax Attorney

gpac; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Corporate / Tax Associate Attorney to join its expanding corporate practice. You will advise clients on complex tax strategies and support high-profile corporate transactions within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of tax experience in a law firm or CPA setting, a JD, and Ohio bar in good standing. An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required; strong research, analytical, and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.
• Bar admission in Ohio in good standing.
• 2+ years of tax experience in a law firm or CPA firm.
• Strong understanding of federal income tax, SALT, partnership taxation, and corporate tax principles.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Assist with transactional corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Review and analyze tax returns and corporate financial statements.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft clear, concise legal memoranda and transactional documents.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

About The OpportunityA premier law firm in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a skilled Corporate / Tax Associate to join its expanding corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated attorney to advise clients on complex tax strategies and support high-profile corporate transactions within a collaborative team environment.

Corporate / Tax Associate Attorney

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 2+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Assist with transactional corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Review and analyze tax returns and corporate financial statements.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft clear, concise legal memoranda and transactional documents.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio (and in good standing).
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant tax experience in a law firm or CPA firm.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; an LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.
• Core Skills:
  • Strong foundational understanding of federal income tax, state and local tax (SALT), partnership taxation, and corporate tax principles.
  • Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Work Ethic & Growth: Strong drive and commitment to growing as a valued, long-term member of a corporate team.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence, humility, and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Collaboration & Mindset: A team-first attitude paired with a knack for developing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Organization: Outstanding project management capabilities with a proven track record of handling high-volume workloads smoothly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.