Mid-Level Tax Associate — Business Tax (Richmond or New York)

Seeking a mid-level tax associate to join a busy Business Tax group within a national Tax & ERISA team. This is a partnership-track, full-time role working on federal income tax matters, transactional structuring, and negotiation of tax provisions across real estate, private equity and corporate transactions.

The role requires taking ownership of matters, collaborating with deal teams and counterparty counsel, and providing practical tax advice to clients. Experience with partnership and joint venture agreements, M&A tax structuring and private equity tax issues is central; REIT or mortgage securitization experience is a plus.

Licensure in the office jurisdiction is preferred and must be obtained within one year of joining. Strong drafting, communication and client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams, are essential.

• 4–7 years' tax experience (federal income tax emphasis)
• Experience drafting and negotiating partnership, joint venture and M&A tax provisions
• Private equity and real estate tax experience preferred; REIT/mortgage securitization a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication; client-interfacing and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently, manage projects and exercise sound judgment
• Bar admission in the hiring jurisdiction preferred and required within one year of start