Mid/Senior-Level Tax Planning and Transactions Associate

Baker McKenzie; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice seeks a mid to senior‑level Tax Associate for its Tax Planning and Transactions group. You would advise companies on complex cross‑border transactions and draft memoranda and opinions on the most current US tax issues. The successful candidate will have 3–7 years of relevant experience in international and corporate tax issues.

Top academic credentials are a prerequisite; an LL.M. in Taxation will be favorably considered.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in international and corporate tax issues
• Ability to manage projects and collaborate with colleagues in different practice groups and countries
• Top academic credentials are a prerequisite; an LL.M. in Taxation will be favored

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on complex cross‑border transactions
• Draft memoranda and opinions on current US tax issues
• Adapt to evolving areas of tax law in a dynamic environment

Skills

Project management

Cross-border tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent

LL.M. in Taxation (favored)

Job description

Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice is a leader within our Firm and one of the most highly regarded tax practice s in the world. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for its work worldwide, the Tax Practice is recognized by clients and industry peers for the quality tax advice it provides. Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice expertly covers all aspects of tax planning and transactions, dispute resolution (both administrative and litigation), tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect taxes and wealth management tax advice and planning.

Baker McKenzie seeks a Mid to Senior-Level Tax Associate for its Tax Planning and Transactions practice. As part of this practice, you would be advising companies on and assisting in the implementation of complex cross-border transactions. You would also be drafting memoranda and opinions on the most current, complex US tax issues. The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of relevant experience in international and corporate tax issues. The candidate must be able to manage projects and work with colleagues in different practice groups and countries. In addition, a successful candidate will need to enjoy working in a dynamic environment in which they will be required to learn and embrace new, developing areas of the tax law in which there is limited formal guidance. Top academic credentials are a prerequisite and an LLM in Taxation will be favorably considered.

Applicants must be admitted to and a member in good standing of that state’s bar in which office you are applying to.