Tax Mid-Level Associate

New York, NY

Full-time · Hybrid

About the Firm

This is a premier global law firm known for delivering innovative solutions on complex matters and for fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. With a strong presence across major financial and business centers, the firm is recognized for its leadership in corporate, tax, and transactional work, as well as its commitment to building an inclusive and dynamic workplace.

About the Tax Practice

The firm’s Tax Group advises a wide range of clients, from large multinational corporations to financial institutions and emerging companies, on their most sophisticated tax matters. The practice handles complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity and partnership structuring, REITs, capital markets transactions, international tax planning, and tax controversy matters. The group is deeply integrated with the firm’s corporate, capital markets, and litigation teams, providing clients with comprehensive transactional support.

About the Role

The firm seeks a mid-level associate (JD classes 2018–2021) to join the Tax practice in New York. This is an opportunity to work on market-leading transactions alongside top-tier colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
• Support transactional structuring, due diligence, and risk analysis for domestic and cross-border deals.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across practice groups to deliver strategic, client-focused tax solutions.

Key Qualifications

• 2–5 years of tax experience in a respected law firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the tax components of complex commercial transactions.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting base salary for this New York position is expected to range from $310,000 to $420,000, with actual compensation determined by experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Career Development & Culture

• Lateral associates benefit from a dedicated mentorship program designed to support experienced attorneys transitioning into new roles.
• The firm offers extensive professional development opportunities, an acclaimed pro bono program with full billable credit, and a hybrid work environment (currently four days in-office with remote flexibility at designated times).

What Associates Say

Associates describe a high-performing, intellectually stimulating environment with exceptional resources and colleagues who are leaders in their fields. While the work is demanding, many note the opportunities to take on significant responsibility early and to work on some of the most complex, high-profile matters in the market.

Next Steps

Join a premier Tax practice at a global firm, advising on landmark transactions while advancing your career in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment. Apply now to take the next step in your tax practice.