Senior Tax Attorney

Gallagher • Baltimore, MD

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Gallagher LLP is seeking a Senior Tax Attorney at the Partner or Senior Associate level to provide tax structuring advice to transactional clients. The attorney will advise on individual transactions and partnership and corporate planning, working closely with colleagues across the firm. The role may include advising on real estate development, investment fund formation, real estate debt and equity financing, venture capital investing, and mergers and acquisitions. Experience with tax-sensitive real estate investments—including renewable energy tax credits, LIHTC, Opportunity Zone funds, historic tax credits, and new markets tax credits—is especially valuable. The position also involves general corporate and partnership planning, including small business succession, employee equity participation, joint venture arrangements, shareholder agreements, and allocation of profits and losses. Applicants need not have expertise in every area; candidates with experience in a meaningful portion of this work are encouraged to apply.

The firm’s current remote work policy for attorneys is three days per week in the office, with openness to a more flexible schedule. Depending on physical distance, the attorney may work more remotely, provided they are prepared to meet with clients and colleagues face-to-face and spend time in the office as needed. Gallagher LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Maryland or eligibility for admission.
• At least 8 years of experience in tax planning, structuring of business transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong working knowledge of partnership and corporate tax.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and build lasting client relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising on a broad range of transactions, including real estate development, investment fund formation, real estate debt and equity financing, venture capital investing, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with tax-sensitive real estate investments, such as renewable energy tax credits, LIHTC, Opportunity Zone funds, historic tax credits, and new markets tax credits.
• Experience in a meaningful portion of the listed transactional and corporate or partnership planning work.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice to transactional clients.
• Advise on individual transactions and partnership and corporate planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm.
• Advise on transactions such as real estate development, investment fund formation, real estate debt and equity financing, venture capital investing, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise on general corporate and partnership planning, including small business succession, employee equity participation, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and allocation of profits and losses.
• Meet with clients and colleagues face-to-face and spend time in the office as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree