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20+ Year Senior Tax Attorney – M&A & Complex Transactions | Fort Lauderdale, FL
BCG Attorney Search, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
20+ Year Senior Tax Attorney – M&A & Complex Transactions | Fort Lauderdale, FL | FL Bar Required | Partnership-Level Opportunity - 398422
Job ID: 398422 | Practice area: Tax – Federal, International, M&A and Transactions, State & Local
Job Overview A dynamic, fast-growing Florida law firm with two offices across the state is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Attorney with 20+ years of M&A and transactional tax expertise to join its Fort Lauderdale office. Formed at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this firm has built a reputation for excellence across four core practice areas: international and domestic corporate transactions, litigation, real estate law, and taxation & estate planning.
This senior‑level, partnership‑track position is ideal for a seasoned tax attorney with deep technical expertise in corporate transactions, deal structuring, and tax‑efficient planning across domestic and international jurisdictions. You’ll advise sophisticated corporate clients, private equity funds, and high‑net‑worth individuals on complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings, providing strategic counsel that shapes major business transactions throughout Florida and beyond.
The firm’s attorneys are committed to community service and actively involved in charitable programs with nonprofit organizations throughout the year, creating a values‑driven culture where legal excellence meets civic responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive tax counsel on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions, serving as lead tax advisor on high‑stakes deals.
Structure transactions to achieve tax‑efficient outcomes for corporate clients, private equity sponsors, family offices, and strategic buyers across diverse industries.
Draft and review sophisticated transaction‑related tax provisions, agreements, and tax opinions, including purchase agreements, partnership agreements, reorganization documents, and tax indemnity provisions.
Conduct comprehensive tax due diligence for corporate and private equity transactions, identifying and quantifying tax risks, opportunities, and post‑closing integration issues.
Advise clients on federal income tax implications of transactions, including Subchapter C reorganizations, partnership tax matters, and consolidated return considerations.
Counsel on state and local tax issues affecting transactions, including nexus, apportionment, income tax structuring, and sales/use tax considerations across multiple jurisdictions.
Provide strategic guidance on international tax matters, including cross‑border M&A, tax treaties, controlled foreign corporations (CFCs), transfer pricing, and GILTI/Subpart F issues.
Collaborate with deal teams, financial advisors, investment bankers, and external tax professionals throughout transaction lifecycles.
Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations affecting transactional matters, including recent legislative developments, Treasury regulations, and IRS guidance.
Lead and mentor junior tax attorneys, building the firm’s tax practice capabilities and fostering professional development.
Develop and maintain sophisticated client relationships, serving as trusted advisor on ongoing tax planning and strategic business matters.
Qualifications
Active State Bar license in good standing (Florida Bar required or ability to waive in).
20+ years of experience in tax law with strong focus on M&A and complex transactions.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations, particularly as applied to corporate transactions and business combinations.
Proven track record advising on complex, high‑value corporate transactions, including significant M&A deals, leveraged buyouts, and corporate restructurings.
Strong drafting, research, and analytical capabilities, with ability to navigate sophisticated tax issues and provide practical, business‑focused advice.
Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously, exercising independent judgment and strategic leadership.
Excellent communication and client advisory skills, with experience serving as primary tax counsel to C‑suite executives, boards of directors, and private equity sponsors.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.
Strong academic credentials and demonstrated thought leadership in transactional tax matters.
Skills
Advanced transactional tax structuring, including expertise in taxable and tax‑free reorganizations, partnership formations and mergers, and tax‑efficient acquisition structures.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with capacity to identify creative solutions to complex tax challenges in deal contexts.
Proficiency in drafting complex tax documentation, including tax opinions (Section 355 spin-offs, tax‑free reorganizations), tax indemnity provisions, and tax‑related representations and warranties.
Ability to explain technical tax issues clearly to non‑tax attorneys, business clients, boards of directors, and financial advisors.
Strong organizational and project‑management skills, essential for managing multiple concurrent transactions with overlapping deadlines.
Deep understanding of tax accounting methods, including purchase price allocation, Section 338 elections, and Section 754 adjustments.
International tax expertise, including cross‑border M&A structuring, tax treaty analysis, transfer pricing, and foreign tax credit planning.
State and local tax knowledge, with understanding of multi‑state nexus, apportionment, and combined reporting issues.
Leadership and business development capabilities, with track record of building client relationships and generating sophisticated tax work.
Culture & Firm Appeal Formed at the beginning of the twenty‑first century, this fast‑growing law practice has two offices in the state of Florida and offers a sophisticated platform that serves clients across the full spectrum of business legal needs. The firm’s attorneys are committed to community service and are actively involved in charitable programs with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.
Why This Role Is Unique
Partnership‑Level Opportunity – Join at a senior level with a clear pathway to partnership and practice leadership in a growing firm.
Fast‑Growing Florida Platform – Be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm experiencing significant growth in a thriving market.
Sophisticated M&A Practice – Handle complex, high‑value transactions in South Florida’s booming business environment.
Fort Lauderdale Market – Practice in one of Florida’s premier business hubs with access to international clients, private equity, and strategic buyers.
Integrated Business Platform – Collaborate with corporate, real estate, and litigation attorneys to provide comprehensive client solutions.
Florida Lifestyle – Enjoy no state income tax, tropical climate, beaches, and exceptional quality of life in South Florida.
Community‑Focused Culture – Join a firm committed to civic responsibility and community service alongside legal excellence.
Apply Now Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious Fort Lauderdale partnership‑track role and to discuss the opportunity confidentially with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.
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Job Overview A dynamic, fast-growing Florida law firm with two offices across the state is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Attorney with 20+ years of M&A and transactional tax expertise to join its Fort Lauderdale office. Formed at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this firm has built a reputation for excellence across four core practice areas: international and domestic corporate transactions, litigation, real estate law, and taxation & estate planning.
This senior‑level, partnership‑track position is ideal for a seasoned tax attorney with deep technical expertise in corporate transactions, deal structuring, and tax‑efficient planning across domestic and international jurisdictions. You’ll advise sophisticated corporate clients, private equity funds, and high‑net‑worth individuals on complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings, providing strategic counsel that shapes major business transactions throughout Florida and beyond.
The firm’s attorneys are committed to community service and actively involved in charitable programs with nonprofit organizations throughout the year, creating a values‑driven culture where legal excellence meets civic responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive tax counsel on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions, serving as lead tax advisor on high‑stakes deals.
Structure transactions to achieve tax‑efficient outcomes for corporate clients, private equity sponsors, family offices, and strategic buyers across diverse industries.
Draft and review sophisticated transaction‑related tax provisions, agreements, and tax opinions, including purchase agreements, partnership agreements, reorganization documents, and tax indemnity provisions.
Conduct comprehensive tax due diligence for corporate and private equity transactions, identifying and quantifying tax risks, opportunities, and post‑closing integration issues.
Advise clients on federal income tax implications of transactions, including Subchapter C reorganizations, partnership tax matters, and consolidated return considerations.
Counsel on state and local tax issues affecting transactions, including nexus, apportionment, income tax structuring, and sales/use tax considerations across multiple jurisdictions.
Provide strategic guidance on international tax matters, including cross‑border M&A, tax treaties, controlled foreign corporations (CFCs), transfer pricing, and GILTI/Subpart F issues.
Collaborate with deal teams, financial advisors, investment bankers, and external tax professionals throughout transaction lifecycles.
Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations affecting transactional matters, including recent legislative developments, Treasury regulations, and IRS guidance.
Lead and mentor junior tax attorneys, building the firm’s tax practice capabilities and fostering professional development.
Develop and maintain sophisticated client relationships, serving as trusted advisor on ongoing tax planning and strategic business matters.
Qualifications
Active State Bar license in good standing (Florida Bar required or ability to waive in).
20+ years of experience in tax law with strong focus on M&A and complex transactions.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations, particularly as applied to corporate transactions and business combinations.
Proven track record advising on complex, high‑value corporate transactions, including significant M&A deals, leveraged buyouts, and corporate restructurings.
Strong drafting, research, and analytical capabilities, with ability to navigate sophisticated tax issues and provide practical, business‑focused advice.
Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously, exercising independent judgment and strategic leadership.
Excellent communication and client advisory skills, with experience serving as primary tax counsel to C‑suite executives, boards of directors, and private equity sponsors.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.
Strong academic credentials and demonstrated thought leadership in transactional tax matters.
Skills
Advanced transactional tax structuring, including expertise in taxable and tax‑free reorganizations, partnership formations and mergers, and tax‑efficient acquisition structures.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with capacity to identify creative solutions to complex tax challenges in deal contexts.
Proficiency in drafting complex tax documentation, including tax opinions (Section 355 spin-offs, tax‑free reorganizations), tax indemnity provisions, and tax‑related representations and warranties.
Ability to explain technical tax issues clearly to non‑tax attorneys, business clients, boards of directors, and financial advisors.
Strong organizational and project‑management skills, essential for managing multiple concurrent transactions with overlapping deadlines.
Deep understanding of tax accounting methods, including purchase price allocation, Section 338 elections, and Section 754 adjustments.
International tax expertise, including cross‑border M&A structuring, tax treaty analysis, transfer pricing, and foreign tax credit planning.
State and local tax knowledge, with understanding of multi‑state nexus, apportionment, and combined reporting issues.
Leadership and business development capabilities, with track record of building client relationships and generating sophisticated tax work.
Culture & Firm Appeal Formed at the beginning of the twenty‑first century, this fast‑growing law practice has two offices in the state of Florida and offers a sophisticated platform that serves clients across the full spectrum of business legal needs. The firm’s attorneys are committed to community service and are actively involved in charitable programs with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.
Why This Role Is Unique
Partnership‑Level Opportunity – Join at a senior level with a clear pathway to partnership and practice leadership in a growing firm.
Fast‑Growing Florida Platform – Be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm experiencing significant growth in a thriving market.
Sophisticated M&A Practice – Handle complex, high‑value transactions in South Florida’s booming business environment.
Fort Lauderdale Market – Practice in one of Florida’s premier business hubs with access to international clients, private equity, and strategic buyers.
Integrated Business Platform – Collaborate with corporate, real estate, and litigation attorneys to provide comprehensive client solutions.
Florida Lifestyle – Enjoy no state income tax, tropical climate, beaches, and exceptional quality of life in South Florida.
Community‑Focused Culture – Join a firm committed to civic responsibility and community service alongside legal excellence.
Apply Now Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious Fort Lauderdale partnership‑track role and to discuss the opportunity confidentially with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.
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