Yale University · 2 months ago
Tax Attorney, Investments Office
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expYale University is a prestigious institution committed to contributing to a better tomorrow. They are seeking a senior level tax professional to advise and partner with the investment team managing Yale’s $40+ billion endowment, focusing on tax strategy and risk management across various investment activities.
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Responsibilities
Incorporating tax analysis into significant investment decisions, whether specific transactions or exploring new investment strategies
Assessing tax risk when presented with novel structures and/or new market developments
Monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory developments in tax that could have an impact on the university’s investment activities; on select topics of high importance, supporting or engaging in advocacy through networks alongside the university’s government relations office
Partnering with the legal team on tax-specific issues arising from legal documentation and negotiations in the context of fund formations, co-investments, material amendments, and other manager-led requests and opportunities
Advising and supporting operational due diligence on third-party investment managers
Partnering with the university’s tax department in the preparation of tax filings as they pertain to investment activities
Delivering clear, practical, and timely advice to senior business and legal staff; identifying key areas for training and broader education within the Investments office
Interprets legal regulations and University policies and procedures
Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts
Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts
Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation
Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. preferred and a minimum of 8 years' experience in tax-related areas
Proven ability in legal and non-legal research
Proven ability in analytical thinking, and clear and organized oral and written communication
Proven ability to prioritize and manage responsibilities across multiple timely deliverables
Proven interpersonal skills and excellent judgment
Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in investment management tax strategy is preferred
Diverse tax law experience, especially in some or all of the following: tax-exempt and investment tax issues, international tax, structured finance, private funds and portfolios, mergers and acquisitions and general business transactional planning
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement plan for dependents attending an accredited college or university
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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