Tax Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated transactional tax experience to work on complex matters involving mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and international transactions. The role is with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago and offers hybrid work flexibility.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of tax experience
• Experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, international transactions, or a combination of these areas
• Experience providing tax guidance in connection with sophisticated corporate transactions
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent and ongoing matters
• High level of motivation, initiative, and problem-solving ability
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and organizational skills
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Nice To Haves

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, international transactions, or a combination of these areas.
• Providing tax guidance in connection with sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Effectively managing multiple concurrent and ongoing matters.
• Client relationship and communication.

Benefits

• $235,000 – $390,000 expected annual compensation
• Sophisticated M&A, capital markets, and international tax work
• Opportunity to work on complex transactions alongside highly regarded corporate attorneys
• High level of responsibility and client exposure
• Four weeks of accrued vacation annually
• Two weeks of accrued sick time plus 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and additional elective benefits
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree