Washington DC - Tax LLM - National Tax Services - Mergers & Acquisitions - Associate - Summer/Fall 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 clients. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will guide and mentor others, using your skills to analyze complex concepts and deliver value.

In this role at PwC, you will engage with clients to provide tax advice and support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. You will help businesses optimize tax structures, manage tax risks, and maximize tax efficiency. This position offers the chance to develop your personal brand and technical skills while navigating increasingly complex situations. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, embracing ambiguity and using these moments as opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

- Navigating complex tax landscapes to optimize strategies and minimize risks for mergers and acquisitions
- Collaborating with clients to design and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies
- Conducting tax modeling to assess implications of various structural options
- Integrating tax and finance systems to enhance data quality for reporting purposes
- Preparing and filing consolidated tax returns for affiliated companies
- Advising on domestic restructuring to validate compliance and optimize tax benefits
- Supporting post-deal integration to align financial and operational aspects of transactions
- Analyzing purchase and sale agreements to identify tax implications and opportunities
- Developing tax provisions and recording liabilities in compliance with accounting standards
- Building relationships with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored tax solutions

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 to optimize financial strategies
- Integrating tax and finance for seamless post-deal transitions
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax restructuring and compliance

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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