Corporate Tax Attorney

Corporate Tax Attorney

Chicago, Illinois

$225,000–$325,000

The Opportunity

We are representing a nationally recognised law firm seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Attorney to join its established Tax practice in Chicago.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an attorney with approximately 4–8 years of sophisticated corporate tax experience, particularly advising businesses and individuals on tax planning, transactional structuring and complex federal and state tax matters.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced corporate and tax attorneys, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and other significant business transactions while assuming substantial responsibility for client matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise corporate and individual clients on federal and state tax planning and compliance matters.


• Provide tax advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and corporate restructurings.


• Advise on corporate formations, choice of entity and tax-efficient business structures.


• Analyse the tax implications of complex domestic business transactions.


• Assist clients with federal tax audits, administrative appeals and state and local tax authority matters.


• Draft, review and negotiate tax-related provisions in transactional agreements.


• Work collaboratively with corporate attorneys and other practice groups on sophisticated transactions.


• Maintain strong client relationships and provide commercially focused tax advice.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 4–8 years of corporate tax law experience within a recognised law firm.


• LL.M. in Taxation is required.


• Active Illinois Bar admission.


• Strong experience advising on federal and state tax implications of business transactions.


• Demonstrable knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, corporate formations and restructurings.


• Experience handling federal tax audits, administrative appeals or state and local tax authority matters.


• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.


• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.


• Ability to independently manage client matters while working collaboratively within a team.


• Commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base salary of $225,000–$325,000, depending on experience.


• Opportunity to join an established national Tax practice.


• Exposure to sophisticated corporate transactions and complex taxation matters.


• Significant responsibility and direct client interaction.


• Collaborative working environment alongside experienced corporate and tax attorneys.


• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.


• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement provisions and bonus opportunities.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Corporate Tax Attorney seeking an opportunity to develop your career within a highly regarded national law firm, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply with your resume or contact us directly to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

All applications and enquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.