Tax Attorney
Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DBL Law is seeking a senior associate to partner-level attorney to work in its tax and transactional practice groups, focused on tax needs for its clients consisting primarily of privately held businesses and tax-exempt organizations. For the right candidate, DBL will consider an immediate transition of a qualified senior associate to partner. A book-of-business is not required.
This position will work with other attorneys within the corporate practice group to represent clients in a variety of tax and transactional matters, including mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and day-to-day tax needs of DBL’s corporate clients. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, and a collegial work environment at either DBL's new office in the heart of Covington on the Ohio riverfront or DBL’ s downtown Cincinnati office in Atrium Two.
JOB DUTIES
- Advise clients regarding business succession planning.
- Investigate and provide guidance for tax incentives available to investors and property owners.
- Advise and guide clients (independently or in conjunction with the M&A team) regarding private equity transactions, corporate governance, and M&A.
- Create tax plans and counsel on preparations involved in tax matters.
- Keep up to date on changes within tax laws and regulations.
- Offer counsel to clients regularly to keep them aware of tax problems which may arise in the future.
- Draft and review contracts and agreements in connection with business or entity sales, mergers, or acquisitions and related due diligence.
- Other duties as needed within the transactional practice group.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Book of business is not required.
- Drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail, a high level of organizational skills.
- Demonstrated verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Execute project related research and analysis based on federal and state tax laws.
- Undertake tax basis calculations and other related tax studies.
- Demonstrated ability to counsel the client on the consequences of new and updated federal and state tax laws that affect the client’s business.
- Juris Doctorate degree, and substantial financial/accounting experience. CPA, LLM and/or Masters in Tax is preferred.
- 5-10 years’ experience practicing as a tax attorney in a law firm. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.
DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.
BENEFIT PROGRAM
Featured benefits for full-time team members include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Pet insurance and pet discount program
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Generous holiday schedule
Equal Opportunity Employment
DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.