Transactional Tax Associate

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP's Tax Practice is seeking an associate with three to five years of experience to join its transactional tax team. The role emphasizes fund formation, REITs, joint ventures, private equity, and other M&A.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an LL.M. in taxation or substantial tax coursework preferred. A law firm background is desired, and the role requires three days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Solid transactional tax experience.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ideal candidates will have an LL.M. in taxation or significant tax coursework.
• Law firm experience preferred; large accounting firm experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Work in fund formation, REITs, joint ventures, private equity and other M&A within the transactional tax practice.
• Join Troutman Pepper Locke's Tax Practice and contribute to deal work across the tax spectrum.

Skills

Transactional tax

Communication skills

Education

LL.M. in taxation

J.D. with tax coursework

Bar license in good standing

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke's Tax Practice, a subgroup of its Tax & Benefits practice group, is seeking an associate with three to five years' experience to join its transactional tax practice. The position will include significant work in fund formation, REITs, joint ventures, Private Equity, and other M&A. Candidates should have solid transactional tax experience, as well as a strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal candidates will have, or currently be in the process of earning, an LL.M. in taxation or will have had significant tax course work at the JD level. Law firm experience is preferred but large accounting firm experience will also be considered. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the state in which they practice. Position requires three days a week in office.

The salary range for this position is $260,000 - $310,000 dependent on relevant years of experience.