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 for 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
- 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
- Corporate Tax
- Federal Tax Law
- M&A Tax
- Private Equity Tax
- Tax Structuring
- Tax Opinions
- International Tax
- Client Advisory
- Legal Drafting
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 legal tax roles: Highlight extensive transactional tax experience, LL.M. in Tax, and specific expertise in M&A, private equity, or international tax.
- Prepare for a rigorous interview process: Anticipate in-depth questions on corporate tax law, transactional structuring, and client advisory scenarios specific to Baker Donelson.
- Network within the legal community: Connect with current Baker Donelson attorneys, especially in their Business Department or Tax practice, for insights and potential referrals.
- Showcase your leadership and mentoring skills: Emphasize experience guiding junior attorneys and collaborating across practice groups, critical for a shareholder/counsel-level position.
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