Senior Associate - Transactional Tax

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate specializing in Transactional Tax for its Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in transactional tax matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, partnership tax, private equity fund formation, capital markets, and financings.

Duties

• Advise on complex tax issues for multinational corporations and financial institutions.
• Develop innovative tax structures for a diverse client base.
• Collaborate with global tax teams on cross-border transactions.
• Provide practical solutions for tax controversies and business operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of law-firm experience in transactional tax matters.
• Experience with domestic and cross-border M&A and partnership tax.
• Proficiency in private equity fund formation and capital markets.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the United States.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Support for managing health and financial planning.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.