Associate General Counsel, Tax
Point72 seeks an Associate General Counsel, Tax with 7+ years of experience in private credit and investment funds to advise on tax aspects of complex transactions, partnership taxation, and cross-border structures. The role offers a competitive salary ($250k-$300k) and comprehensive benefits including fully-paid healthcare and tuition assistance.
Responsibilities
- Advise on tax aspects of private credit transactions, including origination, structuring, workouts, and dispositions.
- Provide guidance on partnership taxation, including Subchapter K, and tax implications of multi-tranche, cross-border financing structures.
- Research and interpret tax laws and regulations affecting private credit, hedge funds, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Support tax planning and oversee review and execution of returns and related filings.
- Collaborate with investment team to model tax scenarios and integrate structuring solutions into deal documentation.
About the role
A Career with Point72’s Tax Team The Tax team conducts tax research and planning projects, and oversees Point72’s tax compliance for 30+ hedge funds, 75+ private equity and management companies, high net worth individuals, and tax-exempt organizations. The team manages all tax-related projects with external counsel, public accounting firms, and internally within Point72.
The Tax team coordinates with Big Four accounting firms to prepare and review partnership, corporate, individual, international, and state returns. The team also invests significantly in technology to help automate its compliance process, and has partnered with the firm’s Tax Technology team to build out its own proprietary tax software system(s).
What You’ll Do Advise on tax aspects of private credit transactions, including origination, structuring, workouts, and dispositions. Provide guidance on partnership taxation, including Subchapter K, and the tax implications of multi-tranche, cross-border financing structures, with attention to ECI and FIRPTA considerations.
Research and interpret tax laws and regulations affecting private credit, hedge funds, and high-net-worth individuals. Support tax planning and oversee review and execution of returns and related filings. Collaborate with the investment team to model tax scenarios and integrate structuring solutions into deal documentation.
Monitor tax law changes and advise stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions. S. federal, state, and international tax obligations. Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor, contributing to team development and tax knowledge sharing. S. state bar. , law firm, in-house legal team, public accounting firm, or bank). S.
federal, state, and international tax law as it applies to investment funds and private credit. Deep knowledge of partnership taxation.
Experience with fund structures, including credit, hedge, and private equity funds. , securities, derivatives). Familiarity with state and local tax regimes. Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse audiences. Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate across departments and seniority levels.
Excellent research, drafting, and attention to detail. Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to the highest ethical standards. We take care of our people We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being.
When you work here, we provide: Fully-paid health care benefits Generous parental and family leave policies Mental and physical wellness programs Volunteer opportunities Non-profit matching gift program Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community Tuition assistance A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more About Point72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A.
Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. com/ .
The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.