Tax Attorney – Buffalo

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Starting bonus negotiable

Job summary

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is actively seeking a skilled Tax Attorney to join our New York team. You will advise clients nationwide on complex tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and a variety of business transactions.

The ideal candidate has 5-15 years of tax law experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a collaborative team environment. A NY admission and JD are required, CPA or LLM in tax is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• 5-15 years of experience practicing tax law, preferably with a focus on business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and counsel on tax-related issues to clients nationwide.
• Represent clients in implementing tax-driven structures for corporate and real estate transactions and advise on New York State and federal tax matters.
• Assist clients in structuring and executing M&A transactions focusing on tax efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and implement tax strategies for business succession planning.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals on business law transactions to integrate tax considerations.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, delivering exceptional service and value.
• Stay informed on tax law developments and apply them to client matters.
• Mentor and guide junior attorneys as needed.

Skills

Tax law

Negotiation

Client counseling

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to practice in New York State

Job description

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national client base. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Attorney to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with clients on complex tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), succession planning, and a variety of business law transactions. With our commitment to strategic growth, we are looking to add 1-3 accomplished tax attorneys to our practice over the next year.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and counsel on tax-related issues to clients nationwide.
• Represent sophisticated firm clients in implementing effective tax-driven structures for corporate and real estate transactions and advise clients on New York State and federal tax matters.
• Assist clients in structuring and executing M&A transactions focusing on tax efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and implement tax strategies for business succession planning.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals on business law transactions to ensure seamless integration of tax considerations.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, delivering exceptional service and value.
• Stay informed on the latest developments in tax law and apply them to client matters.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State the New York State.
• 5-15 years of experience practicing tax law, preferably with a focus on business transactions.
• CPA certification or an LLM in tax law is desirable but not required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position is primarily performed in an office setting and involves extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating via phone and email, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The role may require occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (e.g., files or office materials up to approximately 10–20 pounds), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC?

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 – $225,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Be part of a growing and innovative law firm that values collaboration, diversity, and professional growth.
• Work on high-impact cases and transactions with clients across various industries.
• Negotiable starting bonus and relocation stipend.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the firm’s tax practice as part of a collaborative team.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or domestic violence victim status.