Description:

Summary:

A Global Law Firm is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience who can assist with complex tax disputes and litigation, including matters that involve multinational entities (international tax and transfer pricing) as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, and their related entities. Relevant experience should be with a law firm, large accounting firm or the government (IRS Chief Counsel, DOJ Tax, Tax Court, or other relevant clerkship). Ability to work both as part of a team and independently required. Background in economics or accounting is helpful. Experience interacting (both orally and in writing) with clients, in house tax and legal teams, opposing and co-counsel, accounting firms, and agents or representatives of taxing authorities, preferred.

Cover letter and writing sample required.**

Direct applicants only. No third-party submission.

Education:
JD

Bar Admission
Admitted to practice in the state in which you are applying

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant law experience.
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience.

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

Strong analytical and writing skills
Attention to detail
Good business judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Conceptual thinking
Ability to influence others
Persuasive communication
Management skills

Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our A Global Law Firm culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment:
Hybrid with some in-office expectations