Fund Formation/Tax Attorney (Mid-Level) – Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is actively seeking a mid-level Fund Formation/Tax Attorney for its Chicago office. The role focuses on counsel regarding domestic and international tax for various fund types, ideal for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in handling such matters. Join a nationally recognized team known for its commitment to charitable work and employee care.

Benefits

Nationally ranked company

Recognized for charitable endeavors

Compassion towards employees

Industry-leading technology

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors.
• Experience with venture and private equity funds preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Counsel investment fund sponsors on tax aspects of forming funds.
• Represent clients with respect to fund restructurings and transactions.

Skills

Tax Experience

Fund Sponsorship

Investment Funds

Education

Excellent Academic Credentials

Job description

Fund Formation/Tax Attorney (Mid-Level) – Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position:
Our client, a prestigious international law firm, has an active need for a lawyer experienced in handling the tax aspects of fund formation to join its tax practice in Chicago. The firm’s tax practice focuses on all aspects of US and UK tax law and advises on thousands of transactions annually across a variety of sectors, including technology, life sciences, energy, telecommunications and real estate.

Highlights:
· Nationally ranked as one of the best companies to work for
· Recognized by Fortune for charitable endeavors and pro bono work
· Named in People magazine’s Companies That Care list for its compassion towards employees
· Industry-leading technology

Responsibilities:
· Counsel investment fund sponsors on the domestic and international tax aspects of forming, organizing and operating venture capital funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, hedge funds, debt funds, and funds of funds
· Represent clients with respect to fund restructurings, investor representations, secondary transactions, and minority investments in fund sponsors

Required Qualifications:
· 3-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors
· Experience with venture funds and private equity funds, and advising on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures preferred
· Excellent academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is $260,000 – $365,000.

Position Type

• Attorney

Employment Type

• Law Firm

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance , Tax

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