Washington DC - Tax LLM - National Tax Services - International Tax - Associate - Summer/Fall 2027
As a Washington DC - Tax LLM - National Tax Services - International Tax - 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 and delivers innovative solutions to help clients stay ahead in an ever-changing tax environment.
As a Senior Associate, you will develop meaningful client connections and guide others through complex situations. You will leverage your skills to analyze intricate problems, mentor junior team members, and uphold professional standards. This role emphasizes relationship building, managing others, and personal growth, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the business context and enhance your technical skills.
In this role at PwC, you will assist businesses in designing and implementing effective international tax and legal structures, optimizing global operations, and reinforcing compliance with cross-border regulations. Your work will contribute to the firm's overall business strategies, providing comprehensive tax advice and planning strategies for businesses operating across borders.
Responsibilities
- Navigating complex international tax regulations to optimize global tax positions for clients
- Developing and implementing tax-efficient structures and strategies to minimize liabilities
- Conducting tax research and analysis to provide accurate and up-to-date information and advice
- Preparing and reviewing tax documents, including income statements and tax returns, to validate compliance
- Collaborating with teams to design integrated global structuring solutions that align with business objectives
- Advising clients on corporate tax planning and domestic restructuring to maximize investment returns
- Consulting on regulatory compliance to help organizations meet applicable laws and regulations
- Engaging in transaction services to support and facilitate business transactions through financial due diligence and structuring
- Utilizing skills in Controlled Foreign Companies and Foreign Tax Credit to navigate cross-border tax laws
- Participating in stakeholder engagement to address diverse perspectives and needs in tax consulting projects
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 international tax regulations and optimizing global tax positions
- Demonstrating proficiency in Controlled Foreign Companies and Foreign Tax Credit
- Utilizing Corporate Tax Planning and Domestic Restructuring strategies
- Preparing tax documents and disclosures with precision and compliance
- Collaborating effectively in team environments to drive successful tax outcomes
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
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master of Laws degree
- Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
- Meet educational requirements before starting full-time
- Commitment to undertaking and passing the Bar exam
- Overall GPA of 3.5
- Knowledge of international tax regulations and global tax position optimization
- Proficiency in Controlled Foreign Companies and Foreign Tax Credit
- Knowledge of corporate tax planning and domestic restructuring
- Experience preparing tax documents and disclosures
- Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments
- Ability to leverage AI to improve efficiency and outcomes
PwC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is set at 12 weeks for all parents, complemented by adoption/surrogacy leave and family-caregiver leave. Backup childcare, childcare discounts, eldercare resources, tutoring, and fertility-related benefits further reinforce family support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off spans vacation, holidays, personal/family sick time, bereavement, and other leave programs, with some practices including two firmwide week-long shutdowns in July and December. This breadth provides multiple avenues to step away when client demands allow.
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Retirement Support — A layered approach pairs a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded Wealth Builder plan, both using graded vesting. This structure provides multiple avenues to build long-term savings.
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