About the Position:
Our client, a sophisticated boutique law firm in Chicago, is seeking an experienced tax lawyer to join its transactional Corporate and Tax practice as a Partner. This role will focus on tax and business planning for closely-held businesses, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and redemptions, formation and design of joint ventures, and other transactional matters.

Highlights:
· Strong work life balance
· No business required
· Firmwide commitment to business development, offering opportunities to build client relationships
· Recognized as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News

Responsibilities:
· Counsel clients on federal income tax planning and structuring across a broad mix of transactions including M&A, capital raises, fund formations, joint ventures, and entity structuring
· Function as lead tax counsel on corporate transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents
· Collaborate across the corporate, finance, and specialty practices to deliver integrated, business-focused guidance
· Develop and sustain client relationships while actively contributing to the firm’s business development initiatives

Required Qualifications:
· 8+ years of experience with federal tax matters in the corporate transactional space
· Substantial experience handling tax aspects of M&A, capital raises and financings, joint ventures, fund formations and entity structuring
· Strong understanding of corporate/business law and ability to assist with corporate transactions

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $350,000 – $400,000.