Transactional Tax Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Mentorship from tax attorneys

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Washington, DC is seeking a junior Transactional Tax Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Tax practice. You will advise on complex corporate, partnership and international tax matters arising from major domestic and cross-border transactions.

This role offers exposure to sophisticated deals, collaboration with senior attorneys, and a path to develop expertise in transactional tax within a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience.
• Big Four national tax practice or IRS National Office background preferred.
• Experience in transactional tax, M&A and international tax.
• Strong written and verbal communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Work on domestic and cross-border tax planning matters.
• Advise on corporate and partnership tax issues.
• Support investment fund transactions and related tax matters.
• Analyze complex international tax issues.
• Draft tax memoranda and transactional documentation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys across offices.
• Advise clients on complex and high-profile transactions.

Skills

M&A taxation

Cross-border tax

Analytical abilities

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Transactional Tax Associate Location: Washington, DC A leading global law firm is seeking a junior Transactional Tax Associate, ideally with 3-5 years of experience, to join its growing Tax practice in Washington, DC. This opportunity is particularly suited to attorneys with a Big Four national tax practice or IRS National Office background who are looking to develop their career within a sophisticated law firm environment. The successful candidate will advise on complex corporate, partnership and international tax matters arising from major domestic and cross-border transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of sophisticated M&A transactions
• Work on domestic and cross-border tax planning matters
• Advise on corporate and partnership tax issues
• Support investment fund transactions and related tax matters
• Analyze complex international tax issues
• Conduct sophisticated tax research and technical analysis
• Draft tax memoranda and transactional documentation
• Work closely with corporate, finance and investment funds attorneys
• Advise clients on complex and high-profile transactions
• Collaborate with senior associates, counsel and partners across offices

Who You Are

• Ideally 3-5 years of relevant tax experience
• Big Four national tax practice or IRS National Office experience strongly preferred
• Experience in transactional tax, M&A and/or international tax
• Strong understanding of corporate and partnership tax matters
• Outstanding analytical, research and writing skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member of a US State Bar

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 (DOE)

Benefits

• Additional compensation may include annual performance and discretionary bonuses.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, potential relocation assistance, professional development and meaningful mentorship from experienced tax attorneys.