Tax - ITTS - Transaction; M&A) Tax Advisory - JD​/LLM - Intern - Summer

USA
- Tax - ITTS
- Transaction (M&A) Tax Advisory - JD/LLM
- Intern
- Summer 2027

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

Our International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) team addresses the evolving challenges faced by private capital investors and multinational companies amid changing tax and trade regulations, increased tax risk, and reputational pressures. Our globally connected services support the entire transaction lifecycle, from strategy to disposal, providing robust tax advice crucial for strategic business decisions in a dynamic market, and empowering clients to navigate complex transactions and optimize their corporate structures.

The Transaction Tax Advisory (TTA) competency comprises teams that are focused on the tax aspects of the client’s capital agenda. We have dedicated professionals who are focused on buy-side due diligence, structuring and cash tax modeling; sell-side tax assistance, structuring and cash tax modeling; internal restructuring; capital structure and refinancing; distressed debt and bankruptcy; and tax attribute calculations and monetization strategies.

Right from the start you’ll be exposed to the transaction lifecycle, often working across service lines to deliver tailored tax advice. Additionally, with both formal and on-the-job training, you’ll learn globally relevant tax technical, commercial, and business acumen skills. As a member of the TTA team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with highly trained subject-matter professionals who focus on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

• Perform due diligence on acquisition targets to analyze potential risks and benefits.
• Collaborate with our tax teams worldwide to share data, communicate issues and oversee deadlines.
• Manage the engagement process from beginning to end.
• Develop acquisition and disposition structures for domestic and international transactions.
• Evaluate tax aspects of financial models.
• Research complex tax issues and draft technical documents and presentations, while providing authoritative tax findings to Managers, Senior Managers, Partners and clients.

• Actively working towards obtaining either an LL.M. in Taxation or Juris Doctor, supported by a strong academic record.
• Membership or anticipated membership in a US state bar.
• A high-level of self-motivation to work and learn both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Time management skills to prioritize effectively when working on multiple complex projects.
• Flexibility to adapt to new challenges and a genuine desire to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in basic MS Office tools including Excel, and strong writing skills, with business fluency in the English language.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
• An interest working in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• You must reside within a commutable distance of the office location associated with this position.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s…