Tax Associate Attorney; Fund Formation

Position:
Tax Associate Attorney (Fund Formation)

Location:

Chicago (with flexibility to sit in New York or Palo Alto)
Experience Level: 5 years
Practice Area:
Tax — Fund Formation
Compensation: $365,000

Direct Counsel is partnering with an Am Law 100 firm to find a highly skilled Tax Associate Attorney with experience in fund formation. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized tax practice and work with sophisticated venture capital and private equity fund sponsors and investors.

• Advise fund sponsors and investors investment fund formations, including venture and private equity funds.
• Counsel clients on primary and secondary investments, joint ventures, and related tax matters.
• Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team on sophisticated transactions within a premier practice group.

• 5 years of tax experience focused on fund formation.
• Strong background working with venture funds, private equity funds, and institutional investors.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think strategically, and solve complex problems.
• Excellent client management skills and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.

The expected annual compensation for this role starts at $365,000, with adjustments based on location, experience, and skillset. The firm offers a robust suite of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Backup care and parental support benefits
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• Vacation accruing at four weeks per year, sick time accruing at two weeks per year, plus 10 paid holidays

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