Corporate Tax Counsel / Partner

A highly regarded, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Counsel or Partner to join its growing tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior tax attorney looking for sophisticated transactional work within a genuinely collaborative environment, without a formal billable hour requirement.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of corporate tax experience, with a particular focus on domestic M&A, partnerships, joint ventures, and other transactional tax matters. This individual will work closely with the firm's corporate and transactional teams, advising clients on the tax implications and structuring of complex business transactions.

Corporate Tax Counsel/Partner Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on the federal income tax aspects of domestic M&A transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, and other strategic transactions
• Counsel clients on partnership and LLC tax matters, including formations, restructurings, joint ventures, and transactional planning
• Structure transactions with a focus on achieving clients' business and tax objectives
• Work closely with corporate/M&A attorneys throughout the lifecycle of transactions
• Advise on tax considerations associated with entity formations, investments, financings, restructurings, and other business transactions
• Serve as a trusted tax resource to attorneys and clients across the firm
• Depending on seniority, participate in client development and the continued growth of the tax practice

Corporate Tax Counsel / Partner Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the applicable state Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission in the jurisdiction of the relevant office
• 7+ years of sophisticated corporate tax experience
• Strong background in domestic transactional tax, particularly M&A, partnerships, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings
• Experience gained within a respected law firm or sophisticated tax practice
• Strong technical tax knowledge paired with a practical, commercially minded approach
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating closely with corporate attorneys and clients
• Excellent communication, analytical, and client-facing skills
• Portable business is welcome at the Partner level, but a significant book of business is not required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• No formal billable hour requirement
• Sophisticated transactional work with an established client base
• Opportunity to work alongside a strong corporate/M&A platform
• Genuinely collaborative, low-ego culture with an emphasis on quality of work rather than simply tracking hours
• Flexibility for the right senior-level candidate
• Opportunity for long-term growth and increased responsibility within the practice
• A particularly attractive platform for attorneys who want to continue doing high-level tax work without the traditional BigLaw lifestyle and billing pressures