Tax Counsel, Real Estate

Bridge Investment Group•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Tax Counsel supports Bridge Investment Group’s Real Estate platform by providing practical tax guidance on complex real estate transactions, fund formations, and investment structures. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role partners with investment, asset management, legal, and tax colleagues to evaluate tax considerations, structure transactions, and support efficient outcomes across acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, recapitalizations, and fund initiatives. The position is part of a legal team supporting a growing real estate platform in alternative asset management. It works across law, tax, and investment strategy and provides the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters, collaborate with senior decision-makers, and shape tax-efficient strategies across a diverse real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate is an experienced real estate tax attorney who can work collaboratively and independently and offer practical, business-focused advice on sophisticated tax matters.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to or eligibility for admission to the Utah bar.
At least 5 years of relevant tax experience focused on real estate transactions, investment structures, and fund formation, gained at a nationally recognized law firm, a Big Four real estate tax practice, or in-house at a real estate investment manager, REIT, or alternative asset manager.
Experience advising on complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, partnerships, financing structures, and investor-related tax matters.
Working knowledge of REITs, partnerships, FIRPTA, and tax considerations for domestic and international investors in U.S. real estate.
Ability to independently manage complex matters, prioritize competing demands, and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Advise investment and asset management teams on federal, state, local, and cross-border tax issues related to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, recapitalizations, and other investment activities.
Design and maintain tax-efficient real estate structures, including REIT, partnership, and joint venture structures, and monitor ongoing REIT qualification requirements.
Partner with fund formation counsel and capital raising teams on fund launches, side letters, subscription documents, and structuring for taxable, tax-exempt, and non-U.S. investors.
Review, draft, and negotiate tax provisions in purchase and sale agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements, financing documents, and other transaction agreements, including provisions involving Sections 704(b) and 704(c), tax distributions, and tax indemnities.
Support tax due diligence for prospective investments by coordinating with external tax counsel, accounting advisors, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor tax legislation, Treasury regulations, and state and local tax developments and assess their impact on current and future investments and structures.
Translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable guidance for investment professionals, business leaders, and other non-tax stakeholders.
Manage outside tax counsel and advisor relationships, including project scope, budgets, timelines, and deliverable quality.
Provide independent judgment and strategic recommendations as a trusted tax advisor across the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision.
Optional critical illness, accident, legal and identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
Company-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
Benefits concierge service.
Access to mental health and well-being resources.
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% of pay; contributions are fully vested immediately, and eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate.
Paid time off.
11 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees, subject to service requirements.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year for pre-approved education expenses.