Transactional Tax Associate

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $260K – $310K

Experience: 3–4 Years

Advert Code: MLB138

A leading global law firm is seeking a 3rd-4th year Transactional Tax Associate to join its Tax practice in Dallas or Houston. This is an excellent opportunity to advise on the tax aspects of sophisticated corporate transactions, investments and restructurings within a highly regarded transactional platform.

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of complex tax matters, including M&A, private equity, finance, restructuring, special situations and private credit transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of complex corporate and partnership transactions
• Structure tax-efficient solutions for sophisticated transactions
• Negotiate and draft tax provisions in purchase and merger agreements
• Draft tax-related provisions in partnership and credit agreements
• Research and analyze complex federal tax issues
• Advise on tax planning in connection with mergers and acquisitions
• Support private equity, debt finance and private credit transactions
• Advise on bankruptcy, financial restructuring and special situations matters
• Work closely with multidisciplinary transactional teams on domestic and cross-border matters

Who You Are

• 3-4 years of transactional tax experience
• Experience structuring the tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions
• Strong experience negotiating and drafting tax-related provisions in transaction documents
• Experience with M&A, private equity, debt finance, restructuring, special situations and/or private credit matters
• Excellent tax research and analytical skills
• Stellar academic credentials
• Large law firm or equivalent Big Four accounting firm experience required
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Willing and able to work in person

Compensation

Competitive market compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, alongside significant opportunities for professional development and exposure to sophisticated transactional tax matters.

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