Transactional Tax Associate

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $260K – $310K

Experience: 4+ Years

Advert Code: MLB172

A leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking a Transactional Tax Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its New York office.

The successful candidate will join a sophisticated tax practice advising private equity sponsors, investment funds, portfolio companies and corporate clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The role offers exposure to M&A, fund formation, financing transactions and tax-efficient structuring.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions
  • Work on private equity, investment fund and portfolio company transactions
  • Advise on debt and other financing arrangements
  • Structure joint ventures and corporate transactions
  • Provide corporate and partnership tax advice
  • Develop tax-efficient structures for founders and investors
  • Assist with international tax planning
  • Advise on tax considerations involving renewable energy investments
  • Contribute to publications addressing developments in tax law

Who You Are

  • 4+ years of transactional tax experience
  • Strong corporate and partnership taxation experience within a law firm
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • LL.M. in Taxation is advantageous, but not required
  • Accounting firm or clean energy tax experience is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Admitted or eligible for admission to the New York Bar
  • Comfortable with a hybrid arrangement requiring approximately 60% office attendance

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000–$310,000

Bonus eligible.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits alongside exposure to sophisticated transactions, international tax planning and a collaborative national tax practice.

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Reference: MLB172 · Posted 15 Oct 2026 by Max L. Bridge, Associate Director · Litigation & Tax

Salary:
$260K – $310K

Location:
New York

Discipline:
Tax, Trusts & Estates

Job Code:
Transactional Tax Associate

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