Transactional Tax Associate - Junior Level Attorney

Affinity Executive Search; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior associate for their transactional tax practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to providing comprehensive tax planning services and representation. The firm values creativity and collaboration, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position not only enhances your career but also positively impacts the community. Join a team that works with Fortune 100 clients and be part of a firm that fosters growth and innovation in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of transactional tax experience required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytic skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling in risk management and representation before the IRS.
• Advise clients on new tax legislation and assist in tax policy development.

Skills

Transactional tax experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytic skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Job description:

Our Client is seeking a junior associate to join the transactional tax practice group in their New York office. Their U.S. tax practice offers the full range of transactional tax planning services as well as providing counseling in risk management, and representation before the IRS and state and local tax authorities.

In addition, their attorneys advise clients on new tax legislation and regulations, assist in the development of tax policy, and provide representation before Congress, the Department of the Treasury, and other governmental agencies.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants for this position must have:

• a minimum of 1 year of transactional tax experience;
• strong research, writing and analytic skills;
• an ability to work independently and creatively;
• an ability to work successfully and cooperatively as part of a team.

Applicants who have had exposure to significant and innovative cross-border tax structures and transactions, including the U.S. tax aspects of inbound and outbound transactions, M&A, financing transactions, subchapter C and partnerships/joint ventures are preferred.

All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and references.

Applicants must currently be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice in New York.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

With over 1,000 lawyers across 15 offices worldwide, our client provides sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities across multiple industries to over half of the Fortune 100, as well as many other clients.

Our Client's lawyers and professionals possess a multitude of diverse life experiences and perspectives, which inspire the creativity and problem-solving they deliver to fulfill their clients' needs.

They work diligently to foster a workplace that creates opportunities for their lawyers and professionals to thrive in their chosen career paths and enhance the lives of those in their communities.

Their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion leads to success both inside and outside the firm.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $200,000

Salary Max: $250,000

Currency Type: USD