11 August 2026
Key requirements
3-5 years of relevant tax experience Experience in real estate taxation (including FIRPTA, REITs, qualified opportunity zones and 1031 like-kind exchanges) Experience in estate planning and holding structures Experience in private equity (including fund formation, carried interest structures and M&A)
The role
Baker McKenzie is seeking a mid-level Private Capital Tax Associate with 3-5 years of PQE to join its Tax Practice in Miami or New York. The role focuses on advising clients on domestic and cross-border investments, private equity, and M&A transactions within the tax group.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on the structuring of domestic and cross-border investments in various asset classes
- Advise clients on private investment offerings
- Advise on FIRPTA, trust and fiduciary and mergers and acquisitions, corporate and partnership re-organizations
- Draft and negotiate related contracts, investment documents and trust and fiduciary instruments
- Draft memoranda and opinions on current, complex US tax issues
What we're looking for
3-5 years of relevant tax experience
Experience in real estate taxation (including FIRPTA, REITs, qualified opportunity zones and 1031 like-kind exchanges)
Experience in estate planning and holding structures
Experience in private equity (including fund formation, carried interest structures and M&A)
Experience in partnership tax and joint ventures
Experience in energy (including tax credit monetization transactions)
Experience in family office structuring and related issues
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Ability to work with colleagues in different practice groups and countries
Ability to learn and embrace new, developing areas of tax law with limited formal guidance
Top academic credentials
Admitted to and in good standing of the New York or Florida Bar or eligible to waive in or ready to sit the Florida bar
LLM in taxation may be favorably considered· nice to have
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) based on number of hours worked
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