[Remote] Tax Attorney | Corporate Planning & Tax Controversy
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Confidential Jobs is a professional services law firm seeking a Tax Attorney to support clients with sophisticated tax advisory and controversy matters. This role involves representing clients before federal and state taxing authorities and structuring tax-efficient corporate transactions, while collaborating with senior leadership to implement comprehensive tax strategies.
Responsibilities
• Represent clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities in examinations, appeals, tax controversy, and litigation
• Advise business owners on tax-efficient structuring of corporate transactions, including M&A, reorganizations, and international considerations
• Evaluate complex tax issues, assess risk, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support the development and execution of tax planning strategies, including entity selection, Section 1202 and 199A optimization, executive compensation planning, charitable planning, and international tax compliance
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax planning, modeling, and forecasting
• Analyze client financial data to inform strategic recommendations
• Manage assigned caseloads with a clear understanding of strategy, status, and next steps
• Draft correspondence and legal submissions to federal and state agencies
• Maintain accurate time tracking and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Use case management software to manage communications, documentation, billing, and workflow
• Participate in strategy sessions and office hours with senior attorneys
• Delegate and oversee work performed by paralegals and legal assistants
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal team members, and external advisors
• Contribute to a healthy pipeline of client work through strong client relationships and referrals
Skills
• Juris Doctor required
• 3–8 years of relevant experience
• Member in good standing of a state bar and applicable federal bars
• Demonstrated experience with complex tax controversy and corporate tax planning
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Adobe tools
• Tax preparation experience preferred
Company Overview
• Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com). It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://execthread.com.
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