Chicago - Tax JD - Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

PwC South Africa; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Tax JD Associate in a learning-focused role within our global tax practice in Chicago. You will engage with clients, support senior staff, and contribute to tax research and project tasks while developing your technical knowledge and professional brand.

In this entry-level position, you will build experience across corporate tax planning, compliance, and post-deal tax integration, while leveraging AI to enhance efficiencies and client service.

Qualifications

• JD required or in progress.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Bar exam commitment before starting full-time.

Responsibilities

• Navigate global tax regulations to optimize strategies and minimize risks.
• Prepare consolidated tax returns and income tax provisions.
• Assist in corporate tax planning and transactions to drive growth.
• Participate in post-deal integration, including tax and finance integration.
• Develop tax models and provide consulting services.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored tax solutions.

Skills

Teamwork

Intellectual curiosity

AI in tax

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Tax JD Associate, you will engage with clients to navigate the complexities of the global tax landscape, providing tailored tax services that optimize strategies, minimize risks, and drive compliance. Within our Tax practice, you will be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions to help clients achieve sustainable growth in an ever-changing tax environment. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. In this role at PwC, you will support senior staff, engage in research, and participate in project tasks, all while developing a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving. This position offers a unique opportunity to build your career in a fast-paced environment, where adaptability, reliability, and teamwork are key to success.

Responsibilities

• Navigating the complexities of global tax regulations to optimize tax strategies and minimize risks
• Supporting tax compliance efforts by preparing consolidated tax returns and income tax provisions
• Assisting in corporate tax planning and corporate transactions to drive sustainable growth
• Participating in post-deal integration processes, including tax and finance integration
• Collaborating with teams to develop tax models and provide tax consulting services
• Engaging in active listening and teamwork to enhance client support and deliver tailored tax solutions
• Utilizing intellectual curiosity to explore innovative tax strategies and industry-specific challenges
• Contributing to the preparation and analysis of purchase and sale agreements (PSA) for tax implications

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Juris Doctorate degree
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements and demonstrate a commitment to undertaking and passing Bar exam
• Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax consulting projects
• Navigating complex tax regulations with innovative solutions
• Utilizing corporate tax planning and compliance skills
• Engaging in teamwork to optimize tax strategies
• Developing skills in tax modeling and provisions

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

September 26, 2026

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $142,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Equality and Diversity

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.