Tax Planning & Transactions Associate Attorney (3-7 yrs) – Chambers-Ranked Practice

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chicago-based tax planning associate position is available in a world-class law firm renowned for its global tax practice. The role focuses on tax planning, policy and transactional work, and dispute resolution. Hybrid work arrangements in Chicago, IL are standard.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of tax experience related to international and corporate matters, with strong academics and an LL.M. in Taxation preferred. Compensation is competitive for a leading international firm.

Qualifications

• 3-7 yrs of tax experience related to international and corporate matters.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• LLM in Taxation is desired.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax matters as a result of international transactions
• Draft opinions and memoranda on complex US tax matters
• Collaborate with colleagues in other practice areas and countries
• Keep current with evolving tax law landscape

Skills

Tax experience

International tax

Corporate tax

Legal research

Education

LLM in Taxation

Job description

We are working with one of the world’s largest law firms that has an immediate need for a tax planning attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. Renowned as one of the leading tax practices globally, this group handles a wide range of tax matters, including policy and planning, transactional work, and dispute resolution.

Highlights

• Band 1 Chambers-ranking
• Ranked as one of the Best Law Firms for Tax Law by Vault Law
• Firm has been recognized as one of the world's strongest law firm brands for over a decade by Thomson Reuters

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax matters as a result of international transactions
• Draft opinions and memoranda on complex US tax matters
• Collaborate with colleagues in other practice areas and countries
• Keep current with evolving tax law landscape

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 yrs of tax experience related to international and corporate matters
• Excellent academic credentials
• LLM in Taxation is desired

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 - $420,000.