Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition: 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+
About the Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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Advise fund sponsors and investors on investment fund formations, including venture and private equity funds.
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Counsel clients on primary and secondary investments, joint ventures, and related tax matters.
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Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships.
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Collaborate with a high-performing team on sophisticated transactions within a premier practice group.
Ideal Candidate:
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5+ years of tax experience focused on fund formation.
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Strong background working with venture funds, private equity funds, and institutional investors.
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Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think strategically, and solve complex problems.
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Excellent client management skills and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Compensation & Benefits:
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:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Health savings and flexible spending accounts
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Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits
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Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Backup care and parental support benefits
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Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
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Vacation accruing at four weeks per year, sick time accruing at two weeks per year, plus 10 paid holidays