Simpson Judge USA · 12 hours ago
Tax Attorney (Funds)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$365K/yr - $420K/yr
4+ years expSimpson Judge USA is a top-tier, nationally recognized law firm seeking a Tax Attorney to join their National Tax team. The role involves advising fund sponsors and investors on investment fund formation and related transactional tax matters while managing multiple active matters and collaborating with clients and deal teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lorna Hardcastle
Responsibilities
Advising fund sponsors and investors on the formation and structuring of venture capital and private equity funds
Providing tax counsel on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint venture arrangements
Drafting and negotiating fund documentation and related tax provisions
Counseling clients on ongoing fund operations and transactional tax issues
Managing several concurrent matters while delivering practical, business-focused solutions
Collaborating closely with partners and multidisciplinary teams to support complex, high-profile transactions
Qualification
Required
J.D. from a nationally recognized law school
4+ years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors
Strong background in venture fund and private equity fund formation
Experience advising on fund formations, investments, and joint ventures
Excellent analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple ongoing matters simultaneously
High level of motivation, initiative, and client-focused professionalism
Company
Simpson Judge USA
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase