Washington DC - Tax LLM - National Tax Services - Mergers & Acquisitions - Associate - Winter 2027

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals Tax

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Tax LLM - National Tax Services - Mergers & Acquisitions - Associate, you will navigate the complexities of the global tax landscape, providing tailored tax services to optimize strategies, minimize risks, and seize opportunities for sustainable growth. Within our Tax practice, you will be part of a team that drives compliance while maximizing the bottom line for our clients. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and critical thinking to manage assigned workstreams and develop deliverables within client service engagements. You will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context.

In this role at PwC, you will be exposed to clients to develop an understanding of how to build meaningful client relationships. You will guide and mentor others, maintaining professional and technical standards. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will navigate complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You will anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in mergers and acquisitions tax, contributing to the firm's overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

• - Analyzing complex tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions to provide strategic insights
• - Collaborating with clients to develop and implement tax-efficient structures for corporate transactions
• - Assisting in the preparation and filing of consolidated tax returns to optimize tax positions
• - Supporting domestic restructuring efforts by evaluating tax implications and confirming compliance with relevant laws
• - Advising on post-deal integration processes to align financial and operational aspects for seamless transitions
• - Developing tax models to assess the implications of various structural options and inform decision-making
• - Participating in the review and interpretation of purchase and sale agreements to identify tax considerations
• - Engaging in tax and finance integration projects to enhance the quality of tax data for reporting purposes
• - Building relationships with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored tax solutions
• - Mentoring junior team members to foster their development and enhance team performance

What You Must Have

• - Currently pursuing or have completed a Master of Laws degree
• - At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• - Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements and demonstrate a commitment to undertaking and passing Bar exam

What Sets You Apart

• - Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• - Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• - Navigating complex tax landscapes with innovative solutions
• - Managing tax implications in mergers and acquisitions
• - Utilizing tax modeling for strategic decision-making
• - Integrating tax and finance for optimized reporting
• - Demonstrating proficiency in consolidated tax returns and corporate transactions

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

October 16, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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