Shareholder - Tax

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% origination compensation

Profit-sharing contributions

Two-year draw protection period for L-

Job summary

CyberCoders in Chicago is seeking an experienced tax attorney to join a growing Tax group and advise businesses and high-net-worth clients on complex planning and transactional matters.

You will work with attorneys across disciplines to deliver comprehensive client solutions in a collaborative, hybrid environment with a clear path to equity partnership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Significant tax law experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience advising clients on complex federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated legal matters.
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates on federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Counsel clients on tax-efficient business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, succession planning, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Provide guidance regarding tax planning, audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Tax practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation practices to provide comprehensive client solutions.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationships

Tax controversy

Mergers & acquisitions tax

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Position Overview

Take the next step in your tax law career with a firm that offers sophisticated tax work, meaningful client relationships, and a transparent path to equity partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax attorney seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, advise businesses and high-net-worth clients, and play a key role in a growing Tax group. You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while counseling clients on complex tax planning, transactional, business, trust, estate, and controversy matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates on federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Counsel clients on tax-efficient business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, succession planning, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Provide guidance regarding tax planning, compliance, audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Tax practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation practices to provide comprehensive client solutions.

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Significant tax law experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience advising clients on complex federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated legal matters.
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.

Nice to Have

• LL.M. in Taxation.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, or succession planning matters.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, privately held businesses, or trusts and estates.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading complex matters

Benefits

• Expected compensation generally ranging from $275,000 to $400,000+, depending on productivity, collections, and business origination.
• 15% origination compensation on collected revenue from originated business.
• Profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $10,000 to $28,000 annually.
• Two-year draw protection period for lateral Director hires during practice integration.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner.
• Sophisticated tax planning, transactional, and advisory work with strong business development support.
• A culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance.