U.S. Associate - Tax

Linklaters LLP

• $310K — $390K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of law firm experience, preferably from class years 2020-2022
  • Experience with alternative investment funds and their sponsors
  • Knowledge of taxation related to mergers, acquisitions, and private equity
  • Familiarity with international transactions
  • JD from an accredited law school or Tax LL.M
  • Admission to and in good standing with the New York Bar
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Represent sponsors of alternative investment funds
  • Advise on taxation for mergers and acquisitions
  • Handle divestitures and private equity fund structures
  • Engage in international transaction matters
  • Collaborate effectively within a team
  • Demonstrate self-starter qualities
  • Adapt to additional tasks as required

Benefits

  • Overtime pay
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description

Candidates should have experience representing sponsors of alternative investment funds and with the taxation of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and/or private equity funds and structures. A strong candidate will also have experience with international transactions. 4 to 6 years of law firm experience is ideal (class years 2020- 2022 preferred). Candidates must be self-starters and team-oriented, with an eagerness to learn and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position is available for our New York office.


Applications from unsolicited search firms will not be accepted.


A JD from an accredited law school/Tax LL.M, and admission to and in good standing with the New York Bar required.

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $310,000 and $390,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the firm.


The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits.

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

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