Senior Tax Attorney

Job Overview

Our prestigious law firm is seeking an exceptional Tax Attorney with 15+ years of comprehensive experience to lead and expand our tax practice across our Boston and New Hampshire offices. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to join a dynamic legal team and drive strategic tax solutions for complex business challenges and jump on the fast track to Partner at a major firm! Our firm has been in business for over 80 years and are 130+ strong!

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Locations: Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | Portsmouth, NH | Concord, NH
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Remote/Office Flexible)
• Encouraged hybrid model: Approximately 3 days per week in-office
• Full remote work option available
• Flexible office access (Boston or New Hampshire locations)

QualificationsRequired Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of tax law experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a portable legal practice
• Extensive experience in:
• Individual, partnership, and corporate tax law
• Complex commercial transaction tax strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tax considerations
• Business entity structure planning
• Tax risk and opportunity assessment

Preferred Expertise

• Experience in specialized tax areas:
• Affordable housing tax credits
• Sales and use tax
• Estate planning
• Qualified plan administration

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Comprehensive understanding of business taxation
• Strategic tax planning and controversy resolution
• Ability to draft complex tax-related legal memoranda and documents
• Expert-level problem-solving skills

Professional Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities
• Creative approach to multidimensional tax challenges

Compensation and Career Path

• Competitive salary commensurate with portable practice/Book
• Clear partnership track opportunity
• Supportive team environment
• Access to robust support staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated tax advice for business entities
• Structure complex commercial transactions
• Develop tax-efficient strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and business formations
• Manage debt and equity financing tax implications
• Address employee compensation and benefits tax considerations
• Resolve tax controversies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary legal teams

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year (or more based on portable/book)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | Portsmouth, NH | Concord, NH