Tax Attorney

About the role

We are a full-service Gulf South and Texas law firm with 430+ attorneys, a 170-year track record, and deep roots in energy, real estate, construction, and financial services. An established, full-service regional firm with a strong Gulf Coast and Texas presence is seeking a lateral Tax Partner or Counsel to join its Austin office.

Responsibilities

This is a client-facing transactional tax role with room to build and lead. You'll work alongside a growing deals-oriented practice, advising on complex transactions and development projects, and you'll have the structure and resources of a firm with over 275 attorneys behind you.

Requirements

• Partner or Counsel-level tax attorney with 7+ years of experience
• Strong transactional tax background - M&A, entity structuring, joint ventures, or similar
• Experience with tax incentives for real estate or infrastructure development (opportunity zones, historic tax credits, ITC/PTC, or similar programs a plus)
• Portable book of business preferred; candidates with strong referral relationships also considered
• Texas Bar admission or eligibility required

Qualifications

Nationally ranked and known for deep roots in energy, real estate, construction, and financial services, sectors that drive significant transactional volume across the state.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• HSA/FSA
• 401k with Match
• Short and long term disability
• Bonus structure
• CLE and bar dues

Pay

Competitive market compensation with origination credit and productivity bonuses, $200,000 - $500,000 per year

Schedule

Equity partnership track available, collaborative, business-forward culture, not a siloed practice