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Tax Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 235000 - 390000
Posted: 5 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chicago Hybrid

Tax Associate Attorney
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
Compensation

$235000 $390000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for a Tax Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated transactional tax experience to work on complex matters involving mergers and acquisitions capital markets transactions and international transactions.

Ideal Background

26 years of tax experience

Experience advising on mergers and acquisitions capital markets transactions international transactions or a combination of these areas

Experience providing tax guidance in connection with sophisticated corporate transactions

Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent and ongoing matters

High level of motivation initiative and problem-solving ability

Strong client relationship and communication skills

Excellent analytical drafting and organizational skills

High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school

LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Why This Opportunity

$235000 $390000 expected annual compensation

Sophisticated M&A capital markets and international tax work

Opportunity to work on complex transactions alongside highly regarded corporate attorneys

High level of responsibility and client exposure

Four weeks of accrued vacation annually

Two weeks of accrued sick time plus 10 paid holidays

Comprehensive medical dental vision life disability and additional elective benefits

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Interested

If youre a Chicago tax associate with sophisticated transactional experience Id love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation career trajectory firm culture and whether this opportunity could make sense for your long-term goals.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition


Required Experience:

IC