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Corporate and Tax Associate:
Strategic Transactional Counsel

Location:

Columbus, OH (Hybrid options available)

Salary Range: $175,000 - $235,000+ (Commensurate with experience and LLM status)

About the Role:

Join a premier Corporate team in a role that merges high-level tax strategy with complex business transactions. We are seeking a Corporate and Tax Associate to manage federal and state tax matters while supporting major corporate initiatives, including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). This position offers a unique platform for a professional who enjoys the intersection of technical tax analysis and collaborative deal-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Advisory:
  Handle sophisticated federal and state tax matters, providing clear guidance on complex regulatory issues.
• Transactional Support:
  Assist in key corporate transactions, specifically focusing on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
• Financial Analysis:
  Review and analyze tax returns and financial statements to identify risks and strategic opportunities.
• Partnership and Corporate Strategy:
  Apply deep knowledge of partnership and corporate tax principles to solve client problems.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside senior partners and cross-functional teams to ensure effective case management and relationship building.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
  2++ years of relevant tax experience in a law firm or CPA firm.
• Education:
  
  JD from an accredited law school; an LLM in Taxation is preferred but not required.
• Licensure:
  Must be admitted to the practice of law (Ohio Bar or eligible for reciprocity).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of federal income tax, state and local tax (SALT), and partnership taxation.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Exceptional research, writing, and project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Ideal Attributes:

• Emotional Intelligence:
  High EQ and humility with a strong desire to grow as a valued member of the firm.
• Creative Problem Solving:
  Ability to develop innovative solutions for complex tax and corporate challenges.
• Work Ethic: A proactive team player dedicated to internal and external relationship building.

Benefits:

• Great people and firm!
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental and Family Leave
• Formal Mentorship and CLE Support
• Flexible Professional Challenges
• Commuter and Wellness Programs

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.