Transactional Tax Associate
Transactional Tax Associate
Location: Chicago, IL
A leading international firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Tax Group in Chicago. The team advises on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, financing structures, and real estate-related tax matters. This role offers exposure to sophisticated planning work and the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier transactional lawyers across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
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Advise on the tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions, restructurings, and joint ventures.
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Support tax structuring for real estate investments, including REIT-related matters.
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Draft tax analyses, memoranda, and transaction documentation.
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Conduct detailed research on emerging tax issues and regulatory developments.
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Work closely with deal teams to provide practical, value-driven tax advice.
Who You Are:
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Mid-level associate (Class of 2019–2021) with strong transactional tax experience.
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Experience with partnership taxation or REIT structures is advantageous.
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Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, research, and drafting skills.
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Client-focused with the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines.
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Collaborative, highly organised, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $310,000 – $390,000
Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits; enhanced lateral mentoring programme for integration and professional development
Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to express interest or learn more.
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