Assistant Manager, Corporate Paralegals
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)
Davis Polk is currently seeking entry-level Tax - Structured Products Analysts for our Tax Department. We are seeking candidates with strong academic credentials. Education/experience in quantitative subjects such as Economics, Business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a plus. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to gain an understanding of a niche area of tax law in structured products.
Tax - Structured Products Analysts assist attorneys as they advise financial institutions on tax aspects of numerous types of structured products transactions. The Structured Products include equity, commodity and currency linked products. Tax - Structured Products Analysts also assist with discrete tax projects.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draft correspondence and documentation with accuracy under attorney supervision
- Revise, proofread and distribute tax disclosures and other transactional documents with diligence
- Oversee the deal flow process and steer transaction through various stages of review and correctly incorporate all comments
- Keep attorneys informed as to transaction status, deadlines and any changes
- Conduct factual research assignments and draft memoranda
- Gather, organize and maintain the structured products database
- Monitor and ensure the completion of each Internal Revenue Service filing ahead of client deadlines and keep client informed status
- Establish positive working relationships with the client and the shelf team
- Ability to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required
The expected base salary for this position is $65,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.