job ID:o3eb146845
Mount Lebanon office of our client seeks mid-level corporate/tax attorney with 5+ years of transactional and legal experience to include project finance, corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, tax credit financing and tax advice related to all of the foregoing preferably in a mid- to large law firm. The candidate will work under general supervision, provide quality corporate transactional and tax-related legal services to clients that involves performing complex and specialized assignments and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Will represent individual, corporate and non-profit clients in complex transactional matters including structuring, drafting and negotiating related documents. Draft and revise agreements, propose strategic language and negotiate with opposing counsel. Represent and counsel clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence and document preparation, business succession planning and corporate governance and compliance. Identify salient issues and propose strategies to limit risk. Represent and counsel individual, corporate and non-profit clients in connection with project finance and secured transactions, including initial structuring, development, acquisition, divestment and restructuring, and providing advice and counsel in connection with tax credit transactions (structuring, financing). Assist clients in connection with the startup of new business ventures including the formation and structuring of partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions dealing with highly complex issues that impacts client. Represent and counsel clients in connection with wealth transfer/estate planning and draft related documents. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. LL.M. (tax) degree or significant tax background is preferred. Financial background pertinent to transactional finance is a plus.Established almost a century ago, this prestigious law firm has three offices in the state of New Jersey. It is comprised of a fairly large team of highly qualified attorneys and handles a broad range of issues related to administrative & government matters, business law, corporate law, defense litigation, personal injury law, school law, and wealth management.Additional Skills: Must have JD degree. Strong academic and employment credentials required. Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills is essential. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail. Strong drafting skills required. Ability to work independently and efficiently as well as within a team orientation involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff is needed. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with clients, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships is essential.