TAX ASSOCIATE (2024-2026) – Philadelphia

• Position Locations: Philadelphia
• Salary: $235,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: PENNSYLVANIA
• Practice Area: TAX
• Specialties: DERIVATIVES, SECURITIZATION, STRUCTURED FINANCE, TRANSACTIONAL

Firm Description:
Our client is a leading global law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With a history dating back to 1875, the firm is known for its strength in financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences, and technology. It delivers strategic legal counsel in areas such as corporate and securities, litigation, asset management, and private equity. Recognized for its innovation, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence, our client consistently ranks among the top firms for both commercial and pro bono work.

Position Description:
Our client, a highly regarded international law firm, is seeking a junior Tax Associate to join its nationally recognized Tax practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters supporting structured finance, securitization, derivatives, and private funds practices.

The successful candidate will work with attorneys advising clients on complex domestic and international transactions, fund formation matters, financial products, restructurings, and other strategic business initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior associate seeking exposure to cutting-edge transactional tax work within a collaborative and market-leading practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of complex business and financial transactions.
• Support structured finance, securitization, derivatives, and private funds matters.
• Analyze federal tax issues arising from transactional and investment structures.
• Assist with fund formation and investment-related tax matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding tax planning strategies and transactional structures.
• Review and negotiate transaction documents from a tax perspective.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, finance, structured products, and investment management practices.
• Help develop practical and innovative tax solutions for sophisticated clients and transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the applicable state bar, or eligibility to obtain admission.
• Experience in transactional tax matters.
• Prior structured finance or securitization experience is not required.
• Prior law firm experience is required, preferably with a large law firm.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated interest in complex financial transactions and tax structuring.

Compensation

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package.

Base salary starts at $235,000+ and will be commensurate with class year and relevant experience.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, sophisticated work, mentorship opportunities, and significant professional development resources designed to support long-term career growth.

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