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Federal Tax Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison Foerster
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Sept 2025
💰 $365,000/yr($260,000/yr$365,000/yr)

About the role

Position: Federal Tax Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Office:  New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 3-5 Years of Experience

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.  We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service, but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, client service, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.

Our Tax Practice Group

Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/us-tax.

 Who You Are

  • You are a high performer with 3-5 years of experience practicing federal income tax law at a major law firm.
  • You have experience in at least several of the following areas:
    • domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity
    • real estate (including REITs)
    • fund formation
    • bankruptcy and workouts
    • venture capital
    • finance and capital markets
  • You can manage components of transactions independently.
  • You have strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
  • You are a member of the New York or California Bar.

Own Your MoFo Career

MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

  • MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
  • MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop.
  • MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

What We Offer

  • A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
  • Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
  • Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
  • Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
  • Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
  • Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Inquiries

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cathy Lu, Senior Attorney Recruiting Specia

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