Lateral Associate - Tax

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lateral Associate to join its tax practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have a class-year appropriate understanding of tax law and relevant transactional tax experience.

• Conduct research and draft legal documents related to tax law.
• Engage in strategic and private equity M&A transactions.
• Participate in capital markets activities, including spin-offs and IPOs.
• Advise on energy taxation, including oil and gas and energy transition.
• Assist in investment fund formation and real estate matters, including REITs.
• Interact directly with clients and participate in public speaking engagements.

• Experience in transactional tax law.
• Outstanding oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively about complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for client interaction.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Bar admission in the state of Texas.

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.