Fund Tax Attorney – Venture & PE Focus (2-5 yrs)

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Vacation time 4 weeks

Sick time 2 weeks

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cooley LLP has an opportunity for an associate in its tax practice focusing on fund formation. Ideal candidate would have 2-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors, with emphasis on venture and private equity funds.

Candidates may be based in Chicago, New York, or Palo Alto. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive annual pay range of $235,000 - 365,000, with final offer dependent on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors.
• Focus on venture funds and private equity funds.
• Advising on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures.
• Strong client relations and experience handling several concurrent matters.
• High academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.

Responsibilities

• Represent fund sponsors and investors on tax matters.
• Advise on investment fund formations, primary/secondary investments, and joint ventures.
• Develop strong client relationships while managing multiple matters.

Skills

Fund formation

Tax experience

Client relations

Multiple matters

Deal exposure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Cooley LLP has an opportunity for an associate in its tax practice focusing on fund formation. Ideal candidate would have 2-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors, with emphasis on venture and private equity funds.

Candidates may be based in Chicago, New York, or Palo Alto. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive annual pay range of $235,000 - 365,000, with final offer dependent on location and experience.