Tax Attorney (Fund Formation): 2-5 years

About the role

Cooley LLP has an opportunity for an associate in its tax practice focusing on fund formation. The associate will represent fund sponsors and investors, advise on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures. Candidates may be based in the Chicago, New York, or Palo Alto offices.

Responsibilities

• Represent fund sponsors and investors
• Advise on investment fund formations
• Advise on primary and secondary investments
• Advise on joint ventures
• Handle several concurrent ongoing matters

Requirements

• 2‑5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors, preferably focused on venture funds and private equity funds
• High level of motivation, initiative, and excellent problem‑solving skills
• Strong client relations skills
• Experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school

Benefits

• Medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
• Firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits
• Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
• Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• New employee benefit orientation

Pay

The expected annual pay range for this position is $235,000 – $365,000, with final offer amount dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.