Tax Attorney

Corporate / Tax Associate Attorney

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 2+ Years

About The Opportunity

A premier law firm in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a skilled Corporate / Tax Associate to join its expanding corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated attorney to advise clients on complex tax strategies and support high-profile corporate transactions within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Assist with transactional corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Review and analyze tax returns and corporate financial statements.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft clear, concise legal memoranda and transactional documents.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio (and in good standing).
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant tax experience in a law firm or CPA firm.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; an LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.
• Core Skills:
• Strong foundational understanding of federal income tax, state and local tax (SALT), partnership taxation, and corporate tax principles.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Work Ethic & Growth: Strong drive and commitment to growing as a valued, long-term member of a corporate team.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence, humility, and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Collaboration & Mindset: A team-first attitude paired with a knack for developing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Organization: Outstanding project management capabilities with a proven track record of handling high-volume workloads smoothly.
  
  

How to Apply

To apply for this position or learn more, please submit your resume and cover letter to Nykki McAdoo at [email protected].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.