Tax Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Tax Associate for its Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in complex federal transactional tax matters and an active bar license in the corresponding state.

Duties

• Advise on business entity formations, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Provide guidance on state and local tax matters, including income, franchise, sales, and use tax.
• Collaborate with non-profit and for-profit clients on tax-related issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant tax experience preferred.
• Active bar license in the state of the office location or commitment to obtain one.
• Experience with complex federal transactional tax matters.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive compensation package.

This premier firm is one of the largest law firms in the region. It is a client-driven firm with over 300 attorneys. The firm has offices across the Midwest and spreading overseas. In response to starting salary increases in some parts of the country, this firm dramatically changed its approach to associate compensation, increasing salary structure and determining each associate's professional development toward partnership by the skills they develop and the work ethic and quality of work they demonstrate throughout their career, rather than on a lock-step, class-by-class basis. Associates who want to develop their practice skills more rapidly, can demonstrate a high quality of work and a large time commitment will be able to progress more rapidly. Salaries are commensurate with the local market in which they are employed.