Tax Attorney Job Description

'A tax attorney is a lawyer who handles legal matters related to taxes and taxation. Tax is a very complicated area of law and tax attorneys must be knowledgeable about the intricacies of federal, state and local taxes and taxing regulations. Tax attorneys render advice on matters such as income tax, tax credits and tax deductions, state and local taxes, capital gains taxes, and the tax implications of corporate transactions such as M&A deals, banking deals, capital transactions and more. Because tax is such a complex and sophisticated area of law, many tax attorneys decide to get an LL.M. in taxation, which is a post-law school specialist degree in a given area of law.

Mid-level Tax Associate

The candidate will advise clients on a variety of matters, including domestic and international transactional and investment planning for public and private companies, institutional investors, investment funds and fund sponsors and tax-exempt organizations. Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar. Should have 3-5 years of experience.

Tax Associate


The candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.


The candidate must have an LL.M. degree in Tax, CPA, or other comparable tax background. Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar. Should have 2-4 years of federal tax experience with a major law firm or in a comparable setting.

Mid-level Tax Associate

The candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in general transactional tax work. Must have experience in tax matters including corporate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; partnerships, LLCs and other joint ventures; private equity and private equity fund formation; real estate, real estate fund formation and real estate investment trusts; regulated investment companies; and financing and capital markets transactions. Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.

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