Tax Associate Attorney

Direct counsel is seeking a Tax Associate with at least four years of transactional tax experience to join its team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate transactional and partnership taxation, with experience in M&A, debt transactions, portfolio investments, and tax-efficient structures for joint ventures.

About the Tax Section

The tax team offers a broad transactional tax practice, focusing on M&A (both domestic and cross-border), advising investment partnerships, and structuring tax-efficient solutions for fund formation, acquisitions, and dispositions. The team also represents developers and investors in renewable energy projects, with expertise in federal tax credits and incentives.

Responsibilities

The Tax Associate will:

• Advise clients on M&A transactions, financing transactions, and portfolio investments.
• Design and implement tax-efficient structures for joint ventures and corporate transactions.
• Provide state tax planning advice.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with an LLM in tax preferred.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York.
• At least four years of transactional tax experience, with a focus on corporate and partnership taxation in a law firm environment.
• Background in energy, real estate, and international taxation preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $310,000 to $365,000, with bonus eligibility. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced tax attorney to join a dynamic team.