Corporate/Tax Attorney Chicago

Corporate Tax Attorney (Contract / Contract-to-Hire)

Chicago, IL

$75-$100/per hour, depending on experience

LHH is partnering with a respected M&A and commercial real estate law firm in Chicago to identify an experienced Corporate/Tax Attorney for a contract or contract-to-hire opportunity. This attorney will play a key role supporting clients through complex mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial real estate transactions, while providing strategic tax guidance during and after transaction completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working closely with business owners, investors, developers, and corporate stakeholders on sophisticated transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures

• Support corporate and commercial real estate transactions from a tax planning and structuring perspective

• Counsel clients on the formation and operation of pass-through entities, partnerships, and LLCs

• Draft and review operating agreements, partnership agreements, and related transactional documents

• Analyze complex tax issues and prepare tax opinions

• Provide ongoing tax guidance and strategic counsel following transaction closings

• Collaborate with corporate, real estate, and transactional attorneys to deliver practical business solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate and tax law

• Strong background advising clients on partnership taxation, pass-through entities, and business transactions

• Experience supporting M&A transactions and entity structuring matters

• Experience preparing tax opinions and complex tax analyses

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing

• CPA preferred, but not required

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a well-respected transactional law firm

• Exposure to sophisticated M&A and commercial real estate transactions

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial legal environment

• Competitive compensation

• Potential for long-term employment through a contract-to-hire arrangement

• Immediate opportunity to make an impact on high-profile client matters

Associate Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $75.00 to $100.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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