Tax Attorney

Miller Johnson; Michigan; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Annual performance reviews

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Michigan is seeking a Tax Attorney to join their Corporate & M&A practice. The role involves representing clients in tax audits and disputes while advising on complex tax planning and compliance issues. Ideal candidates will have significant transactional tax experience and a collaborative mindset. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible scheduling and various insurance options, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transactional tax experience demonstrating strong expertise.
• Ability to manage communication and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Highly motivated, approachable, and committed to client success.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal, state, and local tax audits and disputes.
• Develop strategies for resolving tax controversies with various stakeholders.
• Advise clients on tax compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Corporate/M&A team on tax issues related to structuring, diligence, deal documents, and post‑closing matters.
• Conduct research and prepare memoranda and protest letters.
• Advise on tax planning, compliance, and exposure assessments.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax controversy resolution

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

CPA or LLM in taxation preferred

Job description

Tax Attorney – Corporate & M&A

We are seeking a Tax Attorney to join our Corporate & M&A practice. This attorney will support and advise clients on a broad range of tax planning and tax controversy matters, including federal, state, and local disputes, administrative proceedings, and tax‑related issues that arise in transactional work. While there is no requirement to bring an existing book of business, candidates with a portable book of business are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal, state, and local tax audits, examinations, administrative appeals, and other disputes.
• Manage communication and negotiations with the IRS and state and local taxing authorities.
• Develop and implement strategies for resolving tax controversies.
• Partner with the Corporate/M&A team on tax issues related to structuring, diligence, deal documents, and post‑closing matters.
• Conduct research and prepare memoranda, protest letters, ruling requests, and other written analyses.
• Advise clients and colleagues on tax planning matters and tax return positions.
• Advise clients on tax compliance, exposure assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring timely communication, and delivering clear, concise, and actionable advice on tax planning and compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of transactional tax experience demonstrating strong expertise.
• CPA or LLM (in taxation) preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Highly motivated, approachable, and committed to client success.

Culture & Values

• Integrity and Candor – We speak the truth.
• Down to Earth – We stay humble and real.
• Grit – We push through and get it done.
• Committed to Excellence – We raise the bar.
• Committed to Impact – We lift others up.

How We Work

• Entrepreneurial Mindset – We think like owners.
• Down to Business – We move fast and stay practical.
• Rooted and Invested – We build lasting trust.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k)‑retirement plan.