Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 285,000 - 320,000

Full time

10 days ago

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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

Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL

Direct Counsel is seeking a midlevel Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney with 4--5 years of experience to join a well-respected national law firm's Tax & Estate Planning practice in its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have strong law firm tax experience or relevant Big Four accounting experience, with a particular focus on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions.

This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and sophisticated clients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while taking on meaningful responsibility and client-facing opportunities.

Position Overview

The Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney will focus on transactional tax matters, with an emphasis on the income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions. The attorney will work closely with partners and clients to provide sophisticated, practical tax advice and support complex transactions.

The successful candidate will bring strong academic credentials, excellent analytical skills, and relevant tax experience developed in a law firm or Big Four accounting environment.

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 connection with 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

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
Strong academic background
Admission to the Illinois State Bar, or actively taking steps to become admitted in Illinois
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