Associate Tax Counsel

AQR•Greenwich, CT

13d•$200,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on applying financial theory to investment strategies and portfolio management. The Associate Tax Counsel will join AQR’s Legal Team, which partners with internal groups across the firm’s diversified strategies and products. Based at AQR’s Greenwich, Connecticut headquarters and reporting directly to the Senior Tax Counsel, this attorney will advise on tax matters involving investment management agreements, funds, institutional products, and the firm’s asset-management activities. The role includes collaboration with internal legal, compliance, business development, tax, risk, and operations teams, as well as monitoring developments in U.S. tax law and the investment industry. The position offers predictable hours in a collegial environment that values creativity, thoughtful problem-solving, and work-life balance.

Requirements

JD and an active license to practice law; must be a member in good standing.
3–5+ years of experience at a major law firm or institutional asset manager.
Knowledge of tax issues related to investments.
Demonstrated experience supporting business teams or clients.
Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and project-management skills.
Sound judgment and ability to work both as a team member and as a leader.
High ethical standards, intellectual curiosity, and integrity.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Strong organization, attention to detail, multitasking, and deadline-management skills.
Confident, self-starting, entrepreneurial, creative, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach.
Ability to communicate complex ideas simply, succinctly, and clearly.

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, and negotiate tax aspects of investment management agreements, side letters, and private fund offering documentation.
Advise on tax aspects of structuring institutional products, including domestic and offshore funds and investment vehicles.
Advise business units on U.S. tax aspects of marketing, product development, and distribution activities for AQR asset-management products.
Collaborate with internal legal, compliance, business development, tax, risk, and operations teams.
Monitor developments in U.S. tax law, AQR’s business, and the investment industry.
Perform technical research and analysis of tax issues.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.