Business Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Tax Associate to join its team in Chicago. The successful candidate will work on structuring transactions to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with evolving tax laws, focusing on sophisticated financial transactions.

Duties

• Advise on tax issues in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Assist with innovative leasing, financings, and real estate transactions.
• Handle debt instruments, swap transactions, and derivatives.
• Identify and leverage tax credits and incentives for clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a tax associate in a law firm.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple transactions.
• Experience with taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with private equity transactions and fund formations.

Education

• LL.M. in taxation required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This international law firm has 20 offices with over 900 attorneys on its team. Its service areas include financial services litigation, technology and outsourcing, healthcare law, government, criminal and regulatory investigations, real estate and land use, environmental, energy law, insolvency and restructuring, product liability and mass torts, corporate, private wealth services, employee benefits, banking and finance, patents, labor and employment, intellectual property, class action and antitrust and trade regulation.