Tax Attorney (Fund Formation): 2-5 years

Cooley LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Cooley LLP in Chicago invites an associate to join its tax practice focusing on fund formation. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors, with emphasis on venture funds and private equity funds, and advising on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures.

Candidates should demonstrate motivation, initiative, problem solving, strong client relations, and a top academic record from a nationally recognized law

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors.
• Experience with venture and private equity funds.
• Advising on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures.
• Strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school.
• High motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent client relations and ability to manage several concurrent ongoing matters.

Responsibilities

• Counsel fund sponsors and investors on tax aspects of fund formations.
• Advise on primary/secondary investments and joint ventures for venture/private equity funds.
• Manage multiple concurrent matters and maintain client relations.

Skills

Fund formation

Tax experience

Client relations

Venture funds

Private equity funds

Joint ventures

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

2546CH

Associate

Chicago

Tax

Monday, September 14, 2026

Legal

SOPHIE LUMSDEN

Cooley LLP has an opportunity available for an associate in its tax practice to focus in the fund formation area. Our ideal candidate would have (i) 2-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors, preferably focused on venture funds and private equity funds, and advising on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures, (ii) a high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills, (iii) strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters and (iv) a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school. Candidates can be based in our Chicago, New York, or Palo Alto offices. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $235,000 - 365,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.