Business Transactional Tax Attorney
Baker Donelson
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About Baker Donelson
The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder or counsel-level Business Transactional Tax Attorney to join its thriving Business Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant corporate and transactional tax experience and serve as a trusted advisor for internal and external firm clients.
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Key Responsibilities of the Business Transactional Tax Attorney
- Assist clients in structuring their financial transactions to optimize tax outcomes and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Provide guidance on the tax aspects of various matters including M&A, financing, private equity structures, capital markets transactions, and other business reorganizations.
- Negotiate and draft transactional documentation and agreements as well as prepare and issue tax opinions.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups and offices on complex tax matters.
- Serve as a mentor and leader to junior attorneys within the tax practice.
Qualifications for the Business Transactional Tax Attorney Role
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in transactional tax matters with a proven ability to manage complex, tax-driven corporate transactions.
- Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.
- Strong understanding of partnership, corporate, and international tax issues.
- Expertise in specific areas like private equity, cross-border transactions, or real estate tax preferred.
- LL.M in Tax preferred.
- Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and client service skills.
This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. We will only contact those candidates who are selected for an interview.
Key skills/competency
- Transactional Tax
- M&A Tax
- Corporate Tax Law
- Federal Tax Law
- International Tax
- Tax Planning
- Private Equity Tax
- Tax Opinions
- Client Advisory
- Compliance
How to Get Hired at Baker Donelson
- Research Baker Donelson's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for tax expertise: Highlight 10+ years in transactional tax, M&A, and relevant legal qualifications.
- Showcase client advisory skills: Prepare examples demonstrating strong relationship-building and complex problem-solving.
- Network with firm attorneys: Connect with Baker Donelson lawyers, especially in the Business Department, on LinkedIn for insights.
- Master behavioral interview questions: Practice articulating your experience in leadership, collaboration, and client service scenarios.
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