Tax Associate Attorney – Investment Funds & Fund Formation – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Venture Capital & Private Equity Funds | $235,000–$365,000

Base Salary: $235,000–$365,000 | Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Ready to take your investment funds tax practice to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a talented Tax Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated investment funds practice in Chicago, IL.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys complex tax matters involving venture capital and private equity funds and wants to work closely with experienced attorneys, fund sponsors, and investors on sophisticated investment structures and transactions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of tax experience, preferably representing investment fund sponsors and investors.

• Experience advising on venture capital funds, private equity funds, and investment fund formations.

• Familiarity with primary and secondary investments and joint venture structures.

• Strong tax research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent matters in a fast-paced transactional environment.

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

• A proactive, motivated, and collaborative approach to client service.

The Opportunity

The firm's sophisticated tax practice advises fund sponsors, investors, and other market participants on complex tax matters involving investment funds and transactions.

Attorneys will have opportunities to:

• Advise on tax aspects of venture capital and private equity fund formations.

• Represent fund sponsors and investors in sophisticated investment fund matters.

• Provide tax guidance on primary and secondary investments.

• Advise on joint ventures and related investment structures.

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across transactional practice groups.

• Develop meaningful client relationships while taking on increasing responsibility.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✅ Base salary range of $235,000–$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications

✅ Sophisticated tax work involving venture capital and private equity funds

✅ Opportunities to represent fund sponsors and institutional investors

✅ Exposure to complex fund formations, investments, and joint ventures

✅ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance benefits

✅ Four weeks of accrued vacation annually, two weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays

✅ Generous parental leave, fertility benefits, and family support programs

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a tax associate with investment funds experience looking for sophisticated transactional work, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities for career growth in Chicago, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply interested in exploring your options, I'd be happy to share additional details.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174