Description:

A Cincinnati Law Firm is seeking a senior associate to partner-level attorney to work in its tax and transactional practice groups, focused on tax needs for its clients consisting primarily of privately held businesses and tax-exempt organizations. For the right candidate, A Cincinnati Law Firm will consider an immediate transition of a qualified senior associate to partner. A book-of-business is not required.

This position will work with other attorneys within the corporate practice group to represent clients in a variety of tax and transactional matters, including mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and day-to-day tax needs of A Cincinnati Law Firm corporate clients. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, and a collegial work environment at either A Cincinnati Law Firm new office in the heart of Covington on the Ohio riverfront or A Cincinnati Law Firm downtown Cincinnati office in Atrium Two.

Job Duties:

Advise clients regarding business succession planning.
Investigate and provide guidance for tax incentives available to investors and property owners.
Advise and guide clients (independently or in conjunction with the M&A team) regarding private equity transactions, corporate governance, and M&A.
Create tax plans and counsel on preparations involved in tax matters.
Keep up to date on changes within tax laws and regulations.
Offer counsel to clients regularly to keep them aware of tax problems which may arise in the future.
Draft and review contracts and agreements in connection with business or entity sales, mergers, or acquisitions and related due diligence.
Other duties as needed within the transactional practice group.

Qualifications:

Book of business is not required.
Drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail, a high level of organizational skills.
Demonstrated verbal and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Execute project related research and analysis based on federal and state tax laws.
Undertake tax basis calculations and other related tax studies.
Demonstrated ability to counsel the client on the consequences of new and updated federal and state tax laws that affect the client's business.
Juris Doctorate degree, and substantial financial/accounting experience. CPA, LLM and/or Masters in Tax is preferred.
5-10 years' experience practicing as a tax attorney in a law firm. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.