Transactional Tax Associate

HIA Legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HIA Legal in New York seeks a junior to senior Transactional Tax Associate with 2+ years of law-firm tax experience to join a market-leading practice advising on tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

The role focuses on M&A and private equity deals, tax structuring, drafting and negotiating tax provisions, and collaborating with deal teams to deliver sophisticated tax solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transactional tax experience in a leading law firm or Big Four environment.
• Strong exposure to M&A and/or private equity transactions.
• Experience advising on tax aspects of complex corporate transactions; tax structuring and planning.
• Experience drafting and negotiating tax provisions in transaction documents.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Assist in structuring and planning tax aspects of deals, including M&A and private equity.
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in deal documents and closing documents.
• Collaborate with deal teams to deliver sophisticated tax solutions.

Skills

2+ years tax experience

M&A/PE experience

Drafting tax provisions

Analytical & drafting skills

Strong communication

Education

New York Bar admission / eligibility

Job description

Experience: 2+ years’ relevant experience

Firm: Market-Leading Global Law Firm

The Opportunity

We are currently working with a market-leading global law firm that is looking to expand its highly regarded Transactional Tax practice in New York.

The team is seeking a junior to senior Transactional Tax Associate with 2+ years of law-firm tax experience to join a growing practice advising sophisticated clients on the tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

The practice has a strong focus on M&A and private equity transactions, alongside a broader range of transactional matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Joint ventures
• Corporate restructurings
• Debt and equity financings
• Partnership and LLC transactions
• Fund formation and related investment structures
• Domestic and international tax planning

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of transactional tax experience within a leading law firm or comparable Big Four experience
• Strong exposure to M&A and/or private equity transactions
• Experience advising on the tax aspects of complex corporate transactions
• Experience with tax structuring and planning
• Experience drafting and negotiating tax provisions in transaction documents
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• New York Bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly