Senior Strategic Tax Counsel

Job Title:
Senior Strategic Tax Counsel
 
Job ID:
1028848
 
Date Posted:
August 6, 2025
 
Employment Type:
Full-time
 
Hiring Company (Organization):
Confidential
 
Location:
US Remote (Telecommute)
Applicants must be located in the United States.
 
Base Salary: 
$90,000-$120,000+ per year (USD)
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 
Job Description:
A high-performance tax advisory firm is seeking a Senior Strategic Tax Counsel to lead legal strategy and architect advanced tax planning initiatives. This is a full-time remote (or optional hybrid) role for a senior tax attorney with 8+ years of experience in entity structuring, estate planning, and asset protection.
 
This role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in strategic environments, has deep expertise in tax law, and wants to play a key role in reducing tax burdens and protecting assets for high-income individuals and founder-led businesses.
 
Responsibilities:

• Structure Design: Oversee legal design and review of business entity structures aligned with federal and state tax laws.
• Estate & Wealth Transfer Planning: Craft and assess strategies using trusts and other legal instruments to transfer wealth across generations.
• Asset Protection: Advise on safeguarding client and company assets through sound legal mechanisms across jurisdictions.
• Legal Oversight: Review planning documentation and agreements to ensure compliance and legal defensibility.
• Strategic Input: Monitor tax law and regulatory developments to proactively guide planning strategy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with client strategists, financial modelers, and implementation teams to ensure seamless legal execution.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred
• 8+ years of experience in tax law, estate planning, or entity structuring
• Expert-level understanding of federal tax code, trust law, and asset protection strategy
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or founder-led businesses
• Exceptional communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on solutions and results

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive full-time compensation
• Fully remote work environment (hybrid flexibility available)
• 401(k) access, license reimbursement, and legal research stipends
• Annual education and professional development budget
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge tax planning frameworks and strategy