_{27th October, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit an experienced Associate to join their team based in Chicago.
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: $260,000 - $390,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois 

JOB ROLE

A leading law firm is seeking a mid-level Tax Associate to join its Chicago-based tax practice. The successful candidate will have strong transactional tax experience and the ability to advise on complex commercial transactions, working closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver commercially focused tax advice.

Candidates with experience in partnership taxation and/or real estate investment trusts (REITs) would be particularly well suited to this opportunity.


JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Advise on the tax aspects of a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, restructurings and other complex business arrangements.
• Analyse and assess the tax implications of proposed transactions, identifying potential risks and developing practical, tax-efficient solutions.
• Structure and support transactional arrangements to achieve clients’ commercial objectives while managing tax exposure.
• Conduct detailed tax research and analysis on complex federal, state and other relevant tax issues.
• Draft, review and negotiate tax-related provisions in transaction documents, including purchase agreements, investment agreements and other ancillary documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, real estate, private equity and other relevant practice areas to deliver integrated legal advice.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Qualified attorney with experience consistent with a mid-level associate position (approximately 2020–2023 qualification or graduation year, depending on the firm's classification).
• Strong experience in transactional tax, ideally gained within a recognised law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse complex tax issues and apply technical knowledge to sophisticated transactions.
• Experience with partnership taxation and/or REITs is advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical and communication skills.

  
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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