Tax Attorney Associate — M&A and Transactional Tax

Job overview

The Tax Attorney Associate — M&A and Transactional Tax role is onsite in Washington, DC, with New York, NY also listed as a work location. The stated base salary range is $225,000–$435,000 per year, depending on experience and seniority. The role joins a sophisticated transactional tax practice. The associate advises on tax matters in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions, supporting transaction structuring, documentation, due diligence, and collaboration with corporate and M&A attorneys. This work helps clients address tax considerations and risks in complex transactions.

What you'll do

• Advise on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions
• assist with tax structuring and planning
• draft, review, and negotiate tax provisions in transactional agreements
• conduct tax due diligence and identify potential tax risks
• collaborate with corporate and M&A attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

tax attorney

associate

m&a tax

transactional tax

washington dc

new york ny

$225k–$435k/year

tax structuring

due diligence

corporate transactions

direct counsel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3–7 years of relevant tax law experience and M&A tax experience; must be licensed to practice law or eligible for admission in New York or Washington, DC.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.