Description & Requirements
Baker McKenzie’s Washington, DC office seeks a current Tax LLM student for a part-time (15-20 hours per week, 3-4 months) in their Tax practice. LL.M. Extern will support the Tax Practice Group on a variety of substantive matters, including:
Legal Research & Analysis
- Conduct research on U.S. federal income tax, international tax, and partnership tax issues
- Analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and IRS guidance
Drafting & Memoranda
- Assist in drafting internal memoranda, client alerts, and tax analyses
- Support preparation of tax structuring summaries for client matters
Transactional Support
- Assist with tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border transactions
- Review transaction documents and identify tax considerations
Client & Matter Support
- Prepare research summaries and issue-spotting outlines for ongoing client matters
- Support diligence efforts related to tax risks and structuring
Knowledge Management
- Contribute to internal knowledge resources and precedent materials
- Track developments in tax law and summarize relevant updates
About us
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com
Requisition ID: 3090
Posting Date: 02-Jul-2026
Location Type: Hybrid
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time