Non-tax exits for a BigLaw tax associate? I’m looking to go in-house or pivot another firm working in a non-tax group. Anyone know of tax associates who’ve done that? What they pivot to?

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Are you tired of tax law?

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I know tax associates who have pivoted to generalist LP-side roles (ie covering more than tax), who previously did some fund formation tax work at firms

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For what’s its worth, I’ve applied to generalist in house roles and gotten about half a dozen final round interviews in the last 9 months but I’ve never been able to close the deal.

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Mostly tech companies. I have 8 yoe

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Exempt org work. Leverage your tax to a GC role. Some firms or larger nonprofits.

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