Position OverviewTake the next step in your tax law career with a firm that offers sophisticated tax work, meaningful client relationships, and a transparent path to equity partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax attorney seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, advise businesses and high-net-worth clients, and play a key role in a growing Tax group. You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while counseling clients on complex tax planning, transactional, business, trust, estate, and controversy matters.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates on federal, state, and local tax matters.Counsel clients on tax-efficient business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, succession planning, and wealth transfer strategies.Provide guidance regarding tax planning, compliance, audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters.Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Tax practice.Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation practices to provide comprehensive client solutions.Qualifications / Nice to HaveMust HaveJ.D.
from an accredited law school and active bar admission.Significant tax law experience in a law firm environment.Experience advising clients on complex federal, state, and local tax matters.Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated legal matters.Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.Nice to HaveLL.M. in Taxation.Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, or succession planning matters.Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, privately held businesses, or trusts and estates.Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading complex mattersBenefitsTypical total compensation opportunity of $275K-$350K+, with upside tied to both production and originationDirector compensation is driven by both originated revenue and personal production15% origination credit on collected revenue from clients you originateProduction-based compensation ranging from approximately 30%-40% of collected working attorney revenue, depending on your two-year average production levelsAnnual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10K-$28KThe firm welcomes conversations with attorneys who have developed strong client relationships and demonstrated business development capabilities. They are generally interested in speaking with Non-Equity Partner candidates who maintain a portable book of business of at least $250,000 and Equity Partner candidates with portable books of $750,000 or more.
Attorneys who can bring established client relationships while contributing to a collaborative practice environment are particularly well-positioned within the firm's compensation and advancement structure.
Tax Partner in chicago at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.