Corporate Tax Attorney
About the role
We are partnering with a highly respected Chicago law firm seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Attorney to join its growing Corporate/Tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on complex business structuring, tax planning, and transactional matters in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The firm represents public and private companies, developers, investors, financial institutions, and closely held businesses across a broad range of corporate, finance, real estate, tax, and litigation matters. Attorneys enjoy meaningful client interaction, challenging work, and a platform that encourages long-term professional growth.
Why join us?
- Competitive compensation starting at $210,000+ depending on experience
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work environment
- Partnership-track opportunity
- Sophisticated transactional and tax practice
- Collegial and collaborative culture
- Direct client contact and significant responsibility
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of pass-through entities, including LLCs, partnerships, and joint ventures.
- Draft and negotiate operating agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, and other governance documents.
- Counsel clients on partnership tax planning and business structuring.
- Prepare tax opinions and provide strategic tax advice related to corporate transactions.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other transactional matters involving tax-sensitive structures.
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's corporate, finance, and real estate practices.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active Illinois Bar admission and good standing.
- 5+ years of experience advising clients on:
- Pass-through partnerships
- Joint ventures
- LLC operating agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Corporate tax planning
- Tax strategy and tax opinions
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail.
- CPA designation is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Pay
Salary: $210,000 - $275,000 per year. Competitive compensation starting at $210,000+ depending on experience, with performance bonus opportunities.