Tax Lawyer Salary in New York, NY

T&E Paralegal-NYC - Private Clients Paralegal-This firm’s private clients practice helps clients protect and administer family wealth, and plan for the transmission of wealth to family members and charities, with sophisticated but practical tax advice integrated into confidential estate plans that reflect clients’ family, charitable and business objectives.The Private Clients paralegal will provide support to the U.S. private clients lawyers in all aspects of trust and estate administration.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, edit and review probate or administration proceeding papers, collection and valuation of assets, payment of debts and bequestsPrepare, edit and review federal and state estate tax returnsPrepare, edit and review informal estate and trust accountings, administration of ongoing trusts, including distribution requests and income tax paymentsReview Form 1041s prepared by outside accountantsPrepare, edit and review receipt and release agreements, fiduciary appointments and tax planning under the supervision of an attorneyBe proactive in upcoming filing deadlines and meeting necessary deadlinesLiaise with attorneys, clients and various government agencies and servicesQualifications5+ years of experience in trusts and estates requiredBachelor’s degree requiredEstate administration experience, including work on large estates with complicated tax plans; preparation of Federal and State estate tax returns, probate documents and Surrogate’s Court related filingsKnowledge of estate and trust income taxationKnowledge of fiduciary accounting preferredExperience with One Source Estate Tax Program (formerly FPS), NYSBA Surrogate’s Court program and ExcelAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to effectively communicate and work directly with clientsAbility to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationFlexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed*The base salary for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location and performance.

About VeraSafeVeraSafe is an innovative and successful U.S. headquartered privacy and cybersecurity compliance consulting firm and law firm. Due to rapid growth and increased demand for our international privacy and technology compliance and legal services, VeraSafe is seeking creative, motivated, and collaborative attorneys to join our team, regardless of prior work experience or education background. This is a fully remote position and will remain a fully remote position. Check out our other great benefits, listed at the end of this job description.About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to join a team working on the cutting edge of privacy and data protection, and who wants to further develop a practice in an in-demand, high-tech area of law. We are inundated with business from clients who love the way we advise on privacy compliance (hence the need for you!).We have found our strongest team members don't necessarily have prior experience in privacy law. You'll begin with a robust and established onboarding and training process. We typically advance people more quickly than your typical law firm, and we do it on an individual basis (no lockstep promotions or compensation).Note: There is a 1-3 hour skills assessment associated with the recruitment for this position. We know this is a burden, but we think it's worth it, and we appreciate you taking the time to complete it. We've found it enables us to find the best attorneys, regardless of their experience, where they went to law school, or where they were trained. We want smart, kind, creative lawyers, plain and simple, and this assessment is a crucial part of our ability to hire this way.We are not your typical legal job. We use project managers to keep our remote team organized and our projects streamlined and on-track. We encourage our team members to travel and to make use of our ability to work as digital nomads, whether that means spending a few months abroad or on extended trips to be near family. We collaborate closely (you won't feel like you're working in isolation) and we actively encourage sharing of credit for work well done, resources, and advice (and penalize the reverse). We are not biglaw. We do top-notch work for interesting clients, yet we pride ourselves on our team members being happy, with time and energy for a life outside of work, which we believe makes us better attorneys who don't burn out.The bottom line: If you want to learn or go deeper practicing privacy law, if you want to practice in a problem-solving environment focused on giving excellent and yet actionable advice, if you want to work with a global team of friendly, brilliant people, if you want the flexibility to work in a way that makes sense to you, please apply!Responsibilities Include:Assessing client information systems for compliance with data protection laws and regulationsDrafting data protection agreements, addenda, and amendmentsAdvising clients on privacy-related product improvementsResearching legal issues and composing legal opinions/memorandaWriting privacy law related articles and blog postsAssisting in the development of in-house legal templatesContributing to the development of internal procedures and methodologiesCollaborating with a team of intellectual peers who value cooperation and community.What We Need From YouNeed to Have:License to practice law (active and in good standing) in your jurisdictionAt least four years of work experience as an attorneyAn interest in privacy and technologyTeam player, interested in contributing to a growing enterpriseStrong writing/editing skills and attention to detailAbility to work remotelyWillingness to learn new skills and receive direction and feedback from partnersWillingness to pursue privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM)Nice to Have:Previous contract drafting and negotiation experience strongly preferredExperience/training in privacy lawPrivacy certifications of some kind (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, specialty from law school, etc.)Professional involvement in the privacy and/or data security space (attendance at privacy conferences; membership or publication in the IAPP, etc.)Key Competencies:Detail-oriented and highly organized with a strong work ethicTech-savvy and comfortable using a variety of software applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage your own schedule in order to work successfully with international teams and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and fully deliver on all commitmentsVeraSafe's Excellent Benefits Include:Paid time offPaid holidays401kEligibility for annual bonusesReimbursement for certain personal flight ticketsFlexible working schedule in some rolesWork from almost anywhere with Wi-FiMembership in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and IAPP exam fee reimbursement (CIPP/E) and eligibility for bonuses for achieving professional certificationsOptional Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programChoice of Mac or PC company laptop (if not utilizing the BYOD program)Twice-a-month paydaysDirect depositHealth Insurance, Other Insurance, HSA Benefits, etc.:Health InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA): Pre-taxed funds available to pay for health-related expensesDental InsuranceVision InsuranceEmployee Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceEmployee Voluntary Term Life InsuranceSpouse Voluntary Term Life InsuranceChild(ren) Voluntary Term Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD): Income assistance if unable to work due to injury/disability after 180 days from start of injury/disabilityShort Term Disability (STD): Income assistance (up to 26 weeks) if unable to work due to injury/disability after 14 days from start of injury/disabilityAccidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)Critical Illness InsuranceLegal Plan: Unlimited access (in person, by phone, online) to network attorneys for certain legal mattersGroup Accident InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceOCB Transit Reimbursement: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for mass transit expensesHealth Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Limited Health Care FSA: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for some health-related expensesDependent Care FSA: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for dependent care expenses (such as daycare)Other Benefits:Tremendous professional development growth opportunities in the privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity nicheThe chance to have a long-lasting effect on a small but growing international businessWork in an open environment with a team that respects your ideas and contributionsOccasional opportunities to travel in North America and EuropeOur HR Privacy Notice is available at the following link:https://verasafe.com/legal/human-resources-privacy-policy/

DescriptionAlvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementManager, M&A FinanceAlvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) M&A team. With more than 3,500 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.A&Ms Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we assess are upper middle market in the 50 million to 1 billion plus range.Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.Our PEPI services include:Commercial Due Diligence/StrategyMerger Integration & Carve-outsIT- pre-acquisition diligenceIT- post-acquisition implementations and integrationInterim ManagementSupply ChainInterim ManagementM&A Services HR M&A Rapid ResultsSupply ChainCFO ServicesPrivate Equity Focused Professionals Finance & Accounting (F&A)We bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide private equity buyers with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for any deal related scenario, including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, spins, joint ventures and alliances.PEPIs F&A M&A team is comprised of seasoned Finance & Accounting consulting professionals experienced in providing practical advice to private equity clients and their portfolio companies; across the full spectrum of the deal lifecycle from pre-deal activities, operational, financial and synergy reviews, through 'Day-1' planning, to post-deal implementations and future-state operating model. PEPI F&A M&A professionals provide pre-deal and post-deal advice across a number of areas within Finance & Accounting operations, while also supporting cross-functional teams in Commercial, Supply Chain, IT, HR etc. by adding a Finance, Accounting and Risk lens to the transactions operations.The PEPI F&A group is a growing business targeting high growth in the next one to three years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and build leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on providing development opportunities, training and exposure to high-growth oriented individuals.F&A Manager - ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a F&A Manager within our PEPI M&A practice. A strong candidate will have 5-8+ years of experience in F&A; candidates with depth in a given area will be strongly considered; including treasury, financial diligence, internal controls / audit, FP&A, Controllership. Some level of M&A experience is a requirement; depth of experience with private equity clients will be heavily considered.The Manager of M&A will have exposure to key client contacts, including the C-suite and Board . The Manager will be responsible for supporting the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations in connection with the transaction, including but not limited to: due diligence phase through deal execution; including coordination across third parties like, valuation specialists, bankers, and lawyers, performance or coordination within the Finance team and to enable the smooth operational execution of the deal. The role reports to the Director of PEPIs F&A M&A team, and will have regular direct exposure to the Senior Director / Finance Leader of PEPIs M&A team and A&Ms Senior Leadership Team.Typical responsibilities for the F&A M&A Manager could include:Support business in ensuring Day-1 readiness across all F&A sub-functions.Manage the mapping of Chart of Accounts, Accounting policy alignment, and necessary close and reporting calendars for management, statutory and regulatory purposesCoordinate all aspects of the finance and accounting integration (Revenue and AR, Expenditures and AP, Month-end close and reporting, Payroll and Treasury, FP&A etc.)Own the integration plan and execution while driving a team of cross-functional leaders to orchestrate impactful integration planning and execution while proactively navigating challenges as they arise.Engage with functional teams through the M&A process and ensure deliverables are on time.Assist in the execution of business initiatives during integration/transition period.Analyze target company historical data to identify historical and projected trends, and support with diligence.Collaborate with Target to obtain necessary financial, tax, operational information.Establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect with client at all levels, and be viewed as a team player with exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.Design and stand-up interim and future-state operating model for the Finance function.Manage project updates and communication within the organization in cross-functional meetings.F&A Manager QualificationsBusiness Leadership Skills: Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with 4+ years of managing teams. Able to independently identify, frame, and escalate issues and support with decision making. Strong initiative while being a self-starter with the ability to forecast and meet deadlines. Detail oriented with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.Executive Communication Skills: High EQ, persuasive, executive presence. Exceptionally strong communicator equally adept at communications strategy and execution, with the ability to independently craft a full range of clear, high-impact communications with top-level company executives. Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations.Influencing and Interpersonal Skills: Able to establish and build close working relationships. Strong personal credibility and counseling skills. Team-oriented planner and decision-maker. Ability to motivate, collaborate, and work successfully in a team environment. Able to creatively drive consensus. Change ambassador and influencer.Project and Program Management Skills: Experience in estimation, planning, design, and implementation of complex cross-functional business efforts. Effective in influencing and making high-quality decisions and taking decisive action. Ability to work well under deadlines and determine the priority of multiple and at times conflicting efforts. Strong meeting management and coordination skills.Process Improvement Skills: Ability to analyze poorly defined areas and processes within a cross-functional organization. Effective in implementing new and improved processes.Analytics: Strong critical thinking skills. Experience applying various methodologies or practices to assess processes, business issues, and people. Ability to extract key messages from detail and translate them into audience-appropriate messages.M&A / Accounting / Finance Experience: Strong understanding of GAAP and related purchase accounting requirements. Experience working in various aspects of Finance operations, including Controllership, Treasury, FP&A, Operational accounting (AR, AP), Payroll, Internal Controls / Internal Audit highly desired.Bachelors Degree is required with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Business / Management, required.5+ years experience managing and executing finance or / and accounting operations, including experience supporting with integrations or finance transformations.Intermediate to advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills.MBA with a Finance concentration or CPA preferred.Top-tier strategy firm, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 Consulting experience preferred.3-5+ years of M&A accounting, financial diligence experience preferred.The salary range is $125,000 - $190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.#LI-CP1

Baker Botts, a full-service, leading international law firm recognized for our understanding of the industries we serve, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources department. The purpose of this position is to process bi-weekly payroll. This position will also be the main point of contact for ad-hoc payroll related report requests, audits and the primary back-up for payroll tax. The Senior Payroll Specialist will contribute to payroll process improvements and should require minimum supervision. This is a Firmwide, non-exempt position, resident in our Houston or New York offices with excellent benefits. Other positions with which this position has close working relationship: Human Resources Department, Benefits Department and Financial Services Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Payroll Prepare payroll for employees in domestic offices on a bi-weekly basis; calculate and enter any necessary earnings or deduction adjustments directly into ADP Vantage. Prepare off-cycle payments. Assist with testing and data validation required when modifications are made to HRIS, or any software program associated with payroll processes. Handle GL mapping issues and mapping new payroll codes to the GL accounts. Support leadership with various ad-hoc analyses and management reporting. Import non-exempt employee exception time and part-time actual time via interface from time and attendance system; audit all imports to ascertain proper earnings information was loaded. Enter and maintain all special firm-related employee voluntary deductions (for example, HERO, United Way, and other charitable contributions) and closely coordinate with Financial Services for payment of designated contributions. Prepare various monthly department of labor reports. Assist the Manager in devising the processes and controls needed to operate effectively while managing risk. Process vendor payments. Assist with annual preparation and audit of bonus and salary increase information. Extensive contact in person, via phone and email with lawyers, staff and vendors. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Payroll Taxes/Audits Help oversee payroll tax with third party vendor, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws. Keep up to date on any payroll tax withholding or payroll related legislative changes. Act as a point of contact for any internal or external related audits. Ensure payroll and tax documents are accurate including amendments. Process and distribute all wage withholding and child support orders. Support year-end and quarterly reviews including reviewing the quarterly tax verification letter from ADP. Core Competencies Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to work well with internal and external clients. Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail; and Customer service focused. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of prior work experience in domestic payroll (international payroll is a plus), or, if non-degreed, some college and 5 plus years of related work experience. Strong payroll systems knowledge. Experienced with payroll compliance and reporting requirements. Strong analytical skills, ability to multi-task and problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills. Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills. Well organized and detailed oriented; focus on accuracy is critical. Must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced environment, remain flexible, work independently and complete multiple projects within established deadlines, while adhering to various standards relative to confidentiality of information. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills. Preferred Highly energetic and results oriented, committed to high standards of performance. Experience with ADP Vantage or other ADP Payroll modules strongly preferred. Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm also preferred. Physical Demands Must be able to lift loaded boxes of files weighing approximately 15 pounds from high shelves in Payroll File Room. This requires ability to climb ladder. Must be able to routinely lift and carry file folders weighing up to 5 pounds. Must be able to work at a computer continuously for at least for 1 hour without a break. Must be able to lift, squat, kneel and bend. Must be able to climb on stepladder to file or access files. Working Condition and Environment Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. This position is a full-time position requiring a 5-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the firm policy manual. Must be flexible to work additional hours when necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Substantial additional hours are often required between the months of November through January. Discretionary use of Paid Time Off between the months of November through January may be restricted based on work demands. Ability to work well in high pressure environments. Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and frequent interruptions. This role may be hybrid and will require a minimum of three days per week (or at least 60%) present in the office, and up to two days per week (40%) may be performed remotely. For positions based in the NYC office of Baker Botts L.L.P., the salary range is $44.00 to $66.00 per hour. Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.