Corporate/Tax Attorney, M&A & Real Estate Tax Counsel
Overview
Own tax strategy for complex corporate transactions at a respected Chicago firm. Lead tax planning, structuring, and opinions across mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial real estate deals. Collaborate with business owners, investors, developers, and corporate stakeholders on sophisticated transactional matters. This role blends deep tax technical work with client advisory and deal execution.
What You'll Do7
- 1Advise clients on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures
- 2Support corporate and commercial real estate transactions from a tax planning and structuring perspective
- 3Counsel clients on the formation and operation of pass-through entities, partnerships, and LLCs
- 4Draft and review operating agreements, partnership agreements, and related transactional documents
- 5Analyze complex tax issues and prepare tax opinions
- 6Provide ongoing tax guidance and strategic counsel following transaction closings
- 7Collaborate with corporate, real estate, and transactional attorneys to deliver practical business solutions
Requirements9
- 15+ years of experience in corporate and tax law
- 2Strong background advising clients on partnership taxation, pass-through entities, and business transactions
- 3Experience supporting M&A transactions and entity structuring matters
- 4Experience preparing tax opinions and complex tax analyses
- 5Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 6Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- 7Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- 8Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing
- 9CPA preferred, but not required
Salary Insight
$156 - $208k per year
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