About this opportunity
Direct Counsel lists this Tax Associate Attorney (Real Estate Tax & REITs) opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tax Associate
Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate to join a prestigious and growing tax practice in Houston. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in the intersection of tax and real estate, advising clients on sophisticated real estate transactions, REIT matters, and complex tax planning strategies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in tax law, experience or demonstrated interest in real estate-related tax matters, and the ability to provide creative solutions to challenging transactional issues.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on the tax aspects of complex real estate transactions
Assist with the structuring and analysis of: real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate investment transactions, REIT-related matters, joint ventures, development projects, real estate financing transactions
Conduct tax research and prepare tax analyses and memoranda
Draft and review transaction documents with tax-related considerations
Collaborate with real estate, corporate, finance, and private equity attorneys on multidisciplinary matters
Advise clients on transaction structuring, risk management, and tax planning strategies
Participate in client meetings and transaction execution
Stay current on developments in tax law and real estate taxation
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Law school class years 2022 and above
Understanding of technical tax law principles appropriate to experience level
Experience with, or strong interest in, real estate tax matters
Familiarity with REITs is preferred
Strong tax research and analytical skills
Excellent writing and oral communication abilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Creative problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding academic credentials
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range:
$260,000 – $420,000
Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid vacation and sick time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Why This Opportunity
Join a nationally recognized and growing tax practice
Work on sophisticated real estate and REIT-related transactions
Collaborate with leading tax and real estate attorneys
Gain meaningful client exposure and responsibility
Opportunity to develop deep expertise in real estate taxation
Strong mentorship, training, and long-term career advancement opportunities
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77001, US
Who can apply
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