Mid-Level Tax Associate – Business Strategies (ATS)

About the position Goodspeed Merrill is seeking a mid-level tax associate (Business Strategies) to support advanced business and transactional tax strategies for entrepreneurs and closely held companies. This role is designed for an attorney with strong hands-on experience drafting and implementing sophisticated tax planning and transactional structures for entrepreneurs and closely held businesses. This position plays a key role in the execution and implementation of advanced tax strategies within ATS and involves close collaboration with the internal ATS team. The role emphasizes disciplined execution of entity-based and transactional planning. Responsibilities • Advanced Transactional Tax Planning and Drafting • Implement complex tiered partnership and corporate structures • Support QSBS planning, reorganizations, and tax-efficient transactions • Draft and review transactional tax memoranda and step and implementation plans • Execution & Integration • Execute planning steps with precision and consistency • Coordinate internally to support transaction timelines • Maintain documentation quality and planning continuity Requirements • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • LLM in Taxation strongly preferred (or equivalent experience) • 4-8 years post-JD tax practice with significant drafting responsibility • Big 4 or accounting firm experience welcomed where it includes substantive planning and implementation • Compliance-only backgrounds are unlikely to be a fit Nice-to-haves • Preference for structured, detail-oriented technical work experience • Strong execution habits and reliability • Comfort operating within defined workflows Benefits • Salary Range - $150,000 - $165,000 (depending on experience) • Quarterly Bonus Potential - from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers. • Medical Insurance (Employer pays 75% employee only) • Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only) • Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only) • Life Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only) • Short-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only) • Long-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only) • Attorney Student Loan Support Program • 401(k) plan - with Employer matching up to 3.5% • Discretionary Paid Time Off • Holiday pay (9 days / year) • State Bar dues and CLEs • Hybrid / Remote eligible • Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Life, and Hospital Indemnity options. • Professional Growth - Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm.