Vice President, US M&A Tax

About the role

Leo Berwick is an innovative, commercially focused mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving the world’s largest infrastructure funds, infrastructure and energy developers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, publicly listed corporations, and private strategic investors across a broad range of industries, with deep expertise in infrastructure and energy. Our team of more than 120 M&A advisory leaders and specialists from the Big Four and Big Law works with clients throughout the deal life cycle to maximize value, minimize risk, and achieve superior outcomes through tailored, high-impact advice.

What We’re Looking For

Leo Berwick is looking for a Vice President, US M&A Tax to join our growing deal team. You’re the right fit for this role if – You currently work at a Big 4 or Big Law firm in their transactional tax group, and you’re tired of the conflict-of-interest rules dictating which deals you work on and the red tape. You have M&A tax down to a fine art and dance circles around your peers, but you only earn a fraction more than them because of bureaucracy. You want to learn from the best, help grow the practice, and be rewarded for your efforts.

What You'll Do

• Oversee international and domestic M&A deals, including performing tax due diligence and tax structuring services
• Be a trusted advisor for every Leo Berwick client and partnership
• Provide timely and quality tax advice, always aiming to exceed client expectations
• Work closely with Partners and Directors on business development and various technical tax issues dealing with Subchapter C, Subchapter K, inbound and outbound international tax issues
• Review and assist clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction
• Review tax aspects of merger agreements and legal documents; provide tax opinion memorandums
• Develop, motivate, and train Senior Associates and Associates

What You Bring

• JD or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax Law, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration at a Big 4, corporate tax department, or Big Law firm
• 4 years of experience planning and executing projects, including managing budgets
• Translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights for clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong writing, research, analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, professional services environment, managing competing priorities
• Uphold exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence and quality control
• Demonstrate strong leadership by mentoring junior team members and driving team performance
• Take ownership of deliverables, ensuring timelines are met in a deadline-driven environment
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, balancing client expectations and internal priorities
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to solve complex problems and drive client outcomes proactively

Benefits & Perks

• North America: Unlimited paid time off including 2 weeks of disconnected time each year, flexible working arrangements – remote and location flexibility, tuition reimbursement, attractive medical, dental insurance, pension & retirement contributions, monthly fringe benefit stipend (up to $400)
• Additional benefits to support your physical and mental wellness

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leo Berwick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, age, ancestry, color, creed, disability status (physical or mental), gender, marital status, legally-protected medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, military, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.