Mercor is hiring experienced
- M&A Tax Specialists
- on behalf of a cutting-edge AI research lab building advanced financial and legal reasoning systems.
The lab is developing AI models capable of understanding complex transaction tax structuring, tax due diligence, and cross-border deal implications. This role focuses on
training, evaluating, and refining AI systemsusing real-world M&A tax expertise. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in transaction tax advisory (Big 4, law firm, private equity, or corporate tax teams) and can translate complex tax structuring logic into structured, high-quality feedback for AI model improvement.##Key ResponsibilitiesReview and annotate AI-generated outputs related to transaction tax structuring and M&A tax analysis. - Evaluate model reasoning on asset vs. stock acquisitions and tax-efficient deal structuring. - Validate application of IRC provisions (e.g., §368 reorganizations, §338(h)(10), §336(e), §1060 allocation). - Assess tax due diligence findings, including NOL limitations, tax attribute carryforwards, and exposure identification. - Provide expert feedback on purchase price allocation and after-tax modeling assumptions. - Evaluate cross-border structuring logic (withholding tax, CFC / GILTI considerations, transfer pricing exposure). - Identify technical misinterpretations, compliance risks, or flawed structuring logic. - Collaborate with research teams to improve model performance in transaction tax workflows.##Requirements4+ years of experiencein M&A tax / transaction tax advisory (Big 4, law firm, private equity, or corporate tax). - Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax provisions under the Internal Revenue Code. - Experience supporting tax due diligence and transaction structuring. - Familiarity with tax attribute analysis, purchase price allocation, and post-transaction integration tax issues. - Strong analytical writing skills and ability to provide structured technical feedback. - CPA, JD (Tax), or equivalent experience preferred.##Preferred QualificationsExperience in cross-border M&A tax structuring. - Exposure to private equity transaction environments. - Background reviewing complex tax memoranda. - Experience mentoring junior tax professionals or reviewing structuring analyses.##Engagement DetailsProject-based or part-time (10–20 hours per week). - Competitive hourly compensation based on experience. - Opportunity to contribute to frontier AI systems in financial and tax intelligence.