Business Transactional Tax Attorney
Baker Donelson
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Job Description
Business Transactional Tax Attorney at Baker Donelson
The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. is seeking a shareholder or counsel-level Business Transactional Tax Attorney to join its thriving Business Department. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of relevant corporate and transactional tax experience, who can serve as a trusted advisor for both internal and external firm clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist clients in structuring 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 Mergers & Acquisitions (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
- 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.
- An LL.M in Tax is preferred.
- Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and client service skills.
This position offers the flexibility to be based at any office location within Baker Donelson's widespread firm footprint.
Key Skills/Competency
- Transactional Tax
- Corporate Tax
- M&A Tax
- Private Equity Tax
- Tax Law Compliance
- Federal Tax Law
- State Tax Law
- International Tax
- Tax Structuring
- Client Advisory
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 to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for tax expertise: Highlight your 10+ years of transactional tax experience, M&A, private equity, and specific tax law knowledge.
- Showcase client advisory skills: Provide examples of how you've served as a trusted advisor and managed complex client relationships in your cover letter.
- Prepare for in-depth tax interviews: Be ready to discuss specific cases, your approach to complex tax structuring, and your understanding of federal, state, and international tax laws.
- Emphasize leadership and mentorship: Share experiences where you've mentored junior attorneys or collaborated across practice groups effectively.
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