Business Transactional Tax Attorney
Baker Donelson
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About the Business Transactional Tax Attorney Role 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. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to complex financial transactions and mentor junior legal talent.
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 M&A, financing, private equity structures, capital markets transactions, and other business reorganizations.
- Negotiate and draft transactional documentation and agreements, and prepare and issue tax opinions.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor in all tax-related matters.
- Collaborate effectively with attorneys across different practice groups and offices on complex tax matters.
- Serve as a mentor and leader to junior attorneys within the tax practice, fostering professional growth.
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 is essential.
- Strong understanding of partnership, corporate, and international tax issues.
- Expertise in specific areas such as private equity, cross-border transactions, or real estate tax is preferred.
- An LL.M in Tax is preferred.
- Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based.
- Demonstrated strong communication, relationship-building, and client service skills.
Key skills/competency
- Transactional Tax
- M&A Tax
- Tax Structuring
- Tax Compliance
- Private Equity Tax
- Corporate Tax
- Partnership Tax
- International Tax
- Tax Opinions
- 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 understand their legal environment.
- Tailor your resume strategically: Customize your resume to highlight your 10+ years of transactional tax experience, specifically mentioning expertise in M&A, private equity, and cross-border transactions for Baker Donelson.
- Showcase your advisory skills: Prepare to articulate how you've served as a trusted advisor to clients and mentored junior legal talent, aligning with Baker Donelson's client-centric approach.
- Demonstrate legal and business acumen: Be ready to discuss complex tax-driven corporate transactions and your extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws during Baker Donelson interviews.
- Network effectively within the legal community: Leverage your professional network to gain insights into Baker Donelson's practice and potentially secure internal referrals.
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