Tax Associate (New York)

Position Overview

Torys is currently seeking a tax associate with relevant experience ranging from 2 to 5 years to join our dynamic U.S. tax group in our New York office. Torys is a globally recognized international business law firm with a reputation for quality, innovation and teamwork. Our Tax Practice represents institutional clients in significant U.S. and cross-border corporate transactions and business operations. Our team approach leverages our expertise from across our practice areas, including M&A, securities, real estate, and competition and foreign investment review. Torys has offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax.

Skills & Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

• at least three years of experience in a U.S. law firm tax practice with broad tax experience in U.S. and cross-border transactions, including M&A;
• excellent legal research and writing skills;
• excellent interpersonal and drafting skills and a willingness to collaborate;
• a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic;
• a demonstrable curiosity and interest in tax law;
• the ability to juggle and take primary responsibility for multiple files; and
• the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

The candidate must be a member in good standing of the New York bar.

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your résumé, list of representative transactions and transcripts by email to [email protected]. Applications should be addressed to Dana Schuessler, Director of Professional Resources & Administration.

Compensation

The Firm pays market salaries to our attorneys. As such, below is the current associate base salary scale:

• 1st year: $225,000
• 2nd year: $235,000
• 3rd year: $260,000
• 4th year: $310,000
• 5th year: $365,000
• 6th year: $390,000
• 7th year: $420,000
• 8th year+: $435,000