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