Tax Attorney; M&A focus - TopLaw Firm

Our client is a globally preeminent law firm with more than 2,500 attorneys across 46 offices in 31 countries. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in New York, the firm is known for its elite cross-border transactional and disputes practices, advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign entities on complex, high-stakes matters. It consistently ranks among the top firms in areas such as M&A, capital markets, international arbitration, and antitrust.

Attorneys thrive in a high-performance, globally integrated environment that values intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and long-term client impact.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Transactional Tax Associate with a minimum of four years of relevant experience gained in a law firm setting to join their Corporate practice group in either Houston (preferred) or New York. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in transactional tax matters, particularly related to M&A transactions, and the ability to support complex domestic and cross‑border deals.

• Advise on the tax aspects of domestic and cross‑border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and separations.
• Support clients on tax issues related to capital markets transactions and financing arrangements.
• Provide guidance involving S‑corporations, partnerships, and other pass‑through entities.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft transaction‑related documents and memoranda.
• Manage deal processes, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and timelines.
• Build strong internal and external client relationships through exceptional communication and service.

• Minimum of 4 years of transactional tax experience gained in a large law firm setting with strong M&A exposure.
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Admission to practice law in the state of the office location (Texas or New York).