Associate General Counsel, Tax

The Tax team conducts tax research and planning projects, and oversees Point
72’s tax compliance for 30+ hedge funds, 75+ private equity and management companies, high net worth individuals, and tax-exempt organizations. The team manages all tax-related projects with external counsel, public accounting firms, and internally within Point
72. The team coordinates with Big Four accounting firms to prepare and review partnership, corporate, individual, international, and state returns. The team also invests significantly in technology to help automate its compliance process, and has partnered with the firm’s Tax Technology team to build out its own proprietary tax software system(s).

• Advise on tax aspects of private credit transactions, including origination, structuring, workouts, and dispositions.
• Provide guidance on partnership taxation, including Subchapter K, and the tax implications of multi-tranche, cross-border financing structures, with attention to ECI and FIRPTA considerations.
• Research and interpret tax laws and regulations affecting private credit, hedge funds, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Support tax planning and oversee review and execution of returns and related filings.
• Collaborate with the investment team to model tax scenarios and integrate structuring solutions into deal documentation.
• Monitor tax law changes and advise stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and international tax obligations.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor, contributing to team development and tax knowledge sharing.

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to a U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of legal experience in private credit, investment funds, or financial institutions (e.g., law firm, in-house legal team, public accounting firm, or bank).
• Expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax law as it applies to investment funds and private credit.
• Deep knowledge of partnership taxation.
• Experience with fund structures, including credit, hedge, and private equity funds.
• Strong understanding of tax issues related to trading across product types (e.g., securities, derivatives).
• Familiarity with state and local tax regimes.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate across departments and seniority levels.
• Excellent research, drafting, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Point
72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven

A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point
72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit  .