Mid/Senior-Level Tax Planning and Transactions Associate

About the role

Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice is a globally‑ranked, Band 1 firm recognized for high‑quality tax advice across planning, transactions, dispute resolution, policy, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and wealth‑management tax planning. The firm is seeking a Mid‑to‑Senior‑Level Tax Associate to join its Tax Planning and Transactions practice, advising companies on complex cross‑border transactions and drafting memoranda and opinions on advanced U.S. tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on the structuring and implementation of complex cross‑border transactions.
• Draft detailed memoranda and legal opinions addressing current, complex U.S. tax matters.
• Manage tax projects from inception through completion, coordinating with colleagues in multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with international teams to ensure seamless delivery of tax advice across borders.
• Continuously learn and apply emerging tax law developments where formal guidance is limited.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in international and corporate tax matters.
• Top academic credentials; an LLM in Taxation is strongly preferred.
• Admission to, and good standing with, the state bar of the office location.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and work effectively with multidisciplinary, multinational teams.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with a proven track record of producing high‑quality tax memoranda and opinions.