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

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals Tax

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Washington DC - Tax LLM - M&A NTS - Senior 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 and delivers innovative solutions to help clients stay ahead in an ever-changing tax environment.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain professional and technical standards. In this role at PwC, you will leverage your skills to deliver quality work, anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and embrace increased ambiguity. You will be comfortable navigating complex situations, using these moments as opportunities to grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills.

Responsibilities

- Analyzing complex tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions to provide strategic insights
- Developing and implementing tax-efficient structures to optimize client tax positions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate tax and finance systems for enhanced reporting
- Advising on domestic restructuring to align with tax regulations and optimize benefits
- Preparing and reviewing consolidated tax returns for multiple affiliated companies
- Conducting post-deal integration to align financial and operational aspects of merged entities
- Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex tax concepts and provide actionable recommendations
- Navigating the global tax landscape to support clients in minimizing risks and seizing opportunities
- Mentoring junior team members to enhance their understanding of tax strategies and compliance
- Building and maintaining client relationships to understand and anticipate their tax needs

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
- Developing tax-efficient structures for mergers and acquisitions
- Managing cross-border tax compliance and optimization
- Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex tax concepts
- Building meaningful client relationships in tax advisory services

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

September 26, 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.

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