Hybrid Tax & M&A Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 285,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary annual bonus program

Traditional pre-tax and Roth 401(k)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

Firm-paid life and disability benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, &p

Professional development, training, &n

Backup childcare and eldercare resou

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center discounts and add'l pro

Job summary

Direct Counsel, a well-respected national law firm, seeks a midlevel Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney in Chicago. The role focuses on transactional tax matters, especially income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions.

You will collaborate with partners and clients, bring 4–5 years tax experience, and enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with significant client-facing opportunities and a strong professional development environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–5 years of relevant tax experience at a law firm or 4–5 years of M&A-related experience at a Big Four accounting firm.
• Experience with the income tax aspects of M&A and finance transactions preferred.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar, or actively pursuing admission in Illinois.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sophisticated transactional matters.
• Strong client-service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and other professionals.
• Interest in developing meaningful client relationships and participating in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal and state tax considerations related to mergers and acquisitions
• Analyze income tax issues arising in M&A transactions and finance matters
• Assist with structuring transactions to address tax considerations and achieve client objectives
• Conduct tax research and analyze complex statutory, regulatory, and transactional issues
• Draft and review tax-related provisions in transaction documents and financing agreements
• Assist with tax due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Work closely with partners, clients, and other advisors to develop practical, business-oriented tax solutions
• Communicate directly with clients and participate in client-facing activities
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while producing high-quality work product
• Participate in business development and other practice group initiatives as appropriate

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Client communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Illinois State Bar admission or pursuing

Job description

Direct Counsel, a well-respected national law firm, seeks a midlevel Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney in Chicago. The role focuses on transactional tax matters, especially income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions.

You will collaborate with partners and clients, bring 4–5 years tax experience, and enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with significant client-facing opportunities and a strong professional development environment.