Corporate and Tax Associate: Strategic Transactional Counsel

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.