Corporate Tax Attorney

About the role

A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Attorney (Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner) to join its Tax practice. This role focuses on complex U.S. transactional and advisory work across a broad client base, including private equity sponsors, closely held businesses, and large corporations. This is an opportunity to handle sophisticated domestic matters while playing a key role in client relationships and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the U.S. federal and state tax aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, and financings
• Structure transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes within domestic frameworks
• Provide guidance on partnership and corporate tax matters
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in transaction documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, and financing documents
• Conduct tax diligence and identify risks and structuring opportunities
• Collaborate with corporate, private equity, and finance teams on integrated deal execution
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering practical and business-oriented tax solutions
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys
• For Partner candidates: contribute to business development efforts and expand client relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience in corporate and transactional tax matters (9+ years typically expected for Partner candidates)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax law, including partnership and corporate taxation
• Experience advising on M&A and private equity transactions preferred
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and lead client relationships
• For Partner candidates: portable book of business preferred