Senior Transactional Tax Attorney - Counsel or Shareholder Track
Senior Transactional Tax Attorney - Counsel or Shareholder Track
Am Law 200 Firm | National Practice | Confidential Search
Are you a seasoned tax attorney ready to take the lead on complex, high-value corporate transactions? A top-ranked Am Law 200 firm with a strong entrepreneurial culture and consistent year-over-year revenue growth for the past five years is seeking a Counsel or Shareholder-level Tax Attorney to join its nationally recognized Business Department.
This is a rare opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of transactional tax matters, collaborating with elite attorneys in M&A, finance, and private equity, while enjoying flexibility in location and schedule.
About the Firm
- Ranked consistently in the Am Law 100-105 range
- 600+ attorneys across 20+ offices nationwide
- Nationally recognized Banking & Finance and Corporate M&A practices
- Strong presence in the middle market, with deep client relationships
- Tax group of 50+ attorneys, including a robust Cross-Border team
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with a two-tier partner structure (income and equity)
About the Role
You'll serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients, leading on sophisticated tax matters including:
- Structuring financial transactions to optimize tax outcomes
- Advising on M&A, financing, private equity structures, capital markets, and reorganizations
- Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation and issuing tax opinions
- Collaborating across practice groups and offices on multi-dimensional tax issues
- Mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to the growth of the tax practice
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10+ years of experience in transactional tax matters
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and international tax laws
- Expertise in partnership, corporate, and cross-border tax issues
- LL.M in Tax preferred
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
Compensation & Structure
- Salary expectations around $400,000, with flexibility based on experience and track level
- Billable expectations typically between 1600-1800 hours
- Opportunities for Counsel or Shareholder positioning based on individual goals
- Flexible work arrangements: hybrid, remote, or office-based
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