Tax Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is recruiting for a Tax Associate to join its Chicago office, specializing in transactional tax matters. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in handling M&A and joint venture transactions, cross-border transactions, securitizations, restructurings, as well as representations for emerging companies, private equity, and hedge funds. Expertise in corporate and partnership tax issues is essential. Candidates must be admitted or eligible to seek admission to the Illinois bar.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Advise clients on M&A, joint venture, and cross-border tax matters.
• Handle complex corporate and partnership tax issues.
• Work on securitizations, restructurings, and private equity transactions.
• Represent emerging companies, private equity, and hedge funds in tax-related matters.
• Assist with the preparation of tax-related documentation and filings.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to structure tax-efficient transactions.
• Provide strategic tax advice to clients, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct research on tax issues and stay updated on changes in tax law.
• Draft and review legal agreements, documents, and contracts related to tax matters.
• Manage multiple tax-related projects and deadlines effectively.
• Maintain strong client relationships through consistent and clear communication.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of transactional tax experience.
• Experience with corporate and partnership tax issues.
• Familiarity with M&A, joint ventures, cross-border transactions, securitizations, and restructurings.
• Experience working with private equity and hedge fund clients.
• Admitted to the Illinois bar or eligible to seek admission.
• Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, particularly in the corporate and partnership areas.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and provide strategic solutions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible to seek admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in transactional tax law, including M&A and joint ventures.
• Strong research and analytical skills in tax-related matters.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on strategic solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement within the firm.

A kinder and gentler, preeminent international law firm, with clients that are the envy of any firm. Large, enthusiastic firm offering full-service practice to mega corporations, governmental entities and other important clients. Very prestigious, that has a reputation in corporate and finance that rivals if not surpass any of the mega-New York powerhouse law firms. In addition to corporate and finance matters, the firms strong practice groups include its litigation, real estate, commercial, intellectual property, tax, securities, antitrust, environmental, trusts & estates, healthcare and bankruptcy departments. The firms atmosphere is absolutely fantastic for its size, values its associates, provides superb mentoring and provides enough resources and support to enable each of its associates to succeed. Like any other large mega firm, to become partner, you have to be loyal, work hard and produce top-quality work, but unlike other firms, this jewel does not require its associates to have business. Perhaps the reason is that the firm has enough work to keep everyone busy and productive. Compensation is top of the market, but you are expected to earn it by putting long hours. It hires from the top law schools in the nation and requires superior academic credentials. These global gladiators, with clients and attorneys around the world, are anxious to hire the best and the brightest attorneys.