Associate

Ropes & Gray LLP

Job Summary The Tax group of the Tax, Employment & Benefits Department is seeking a Boston based midlevel associate (3-5 years of experience) to advise clients on a variety of tax matters. Duties/Responsibilities Associates in this position will work with various departments of the firm on a variety of tax matters and can expect to: advise clients on the tax aspects of domestic and international merger & acquisition transactions, private investment fund investments and formations, and transactional and investment planning for public and private companies and tax-exempt organizations; draft, analyze and negotiate tax aspects of documentation for private investment funds, including limited partnership and limited liability company agreements, offering documents and other fund documentation; draft, analyze and negotiate tax aspects of documentation with respect to public or private mergers and acquisitions, financing, and other transactions; and mentor and review the work of junior associates. Required Skills/Abilities Qualified candidates must have 3 – 5 years of law firm experience working on complex U.S. and international tax law matters. Candidates should also have a proven ability to communicate effectively, be self-driven and able to work within a team and independently on various parts of transactions. A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the state of Massachusetts, or eligibility to become admitted in that jurisdiction quickly, will also be required. How to Apply Submit cover letter, resume, deal sheet and law school transcript.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Tax
Specialties
M&A, Funds
Experience
3 to 5 years
Type
Law Firm