Tax Attorney

Jobot; Texas; On-site; USD 200,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance and AD&D

HSA/FSA

401k with Match

Short and long term disability

Bonus structure

CLE and bar dues

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a lateral Tax Partner or Counsel to join its Austin office. The role focuses on transactional tax, including M&A, structuring, and development projects, with access to a large firm network and resources. A portable book of business is preferred.

The candidate should have 7+ years of experience, Texas Bar admission, and a strong background in incentives like real estate or infrastructure programs. Competitive compensation with partnership potential awaits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in transactional tax
• Strong background in M&A, entity structuring or joint ventures
• Experience with real estate/infrastructure tax incentives a plus
• Portable book of business preferred; strong referral relationships valued

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex transactions and development projects for clients
• Build and lead a growing, deals-oriented transactional tax practice
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm and leverage resources and referral networks

Skills

Transactional tax

M&A

Entity structuring

Joint ventures

Education

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $200,000 - $500,000 per year

An established, full-service regional firm with a strong Gulf Coast and Texas presence is seeking a lateral Tax Partner or Counsel to join its Austin office. The firm is nationally ranked and known for deep roots in energy, real estate, construction, and financial services, sectors that drive significant transactional volume across the state.

A bit about us

We are a full-service Gulf South and Texas law firm with 430+ attorneys, a 170-year track record, and deep roots in energy, real estate, construction, and financial services. Consistently recognized by Chambers USA across dozens of practice areas, we offer the resources and reach of a large regional firm with a collaborative, client-forward culture.

Why join us

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• HSA/FSA
• 401k with Match
• Short and long term disability
• Bonus structure
• CLE and bar dues

Role

This is a client-facing transactional tax role with room to build and lead. You'll work alongside a growing deals-oriented practice, advising on complex transactions and development projects, and you'll have the structure and resources of a firm with over 275 attorneys behind you.

What they're looking for

• Partner or Counsel-level tax attorney with 7+ years of experience
• Strong transactional tax background - M&A, entity structuring, joint ventures, or similar
• Experience with tax incentives for real estate or infrastructure development (opportunity zones, historic tax credits, ITC/PTC, or similar programs a plus)
• Portable book of business preferred; candidates with strong referral relationships also considered
• Texas Bar admission or eligibility required

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive market compensation with origination credit and productivity bonuses
• Equity partnership track available
• Collaborative, business-forward culture, not a siloed practice
• Full suite of firm resources including a robust referral network across the Southeast and Texas markets

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.