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Senior Tax Counsel

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
5-30 yrs required

Location
Chicago, IL, United States

Industry
Legal

Posted on
Jun 07, 2025

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Job Title: Senior Tax Counsel
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Overview:
A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Counsel to join its team. The firm specializes in business and corporate law, trusts and estates, and taxation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in tax compliance, planning, and controversy, particularly with high-net-worth clients and businesses. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, focusing on complex tax matters.

Duties:

  • Provide expert counsel on tax compliance, planning, and controversies related to businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Advise clients on strategies for gift and estate tax planning, as well as trusts and estate matters.
  • Collaborate with a team to deliver comprehensive solutions to client tax issues.
  • Prepare and review complex tax documents, including filings and reports.
  • Analyze tax legislation and regulations, offering guidance on their impact on clients.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and proactive legal support.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and support staff in the tax practice area.

Requirements:

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in tax law, specifically in compliance, planning, and controversy.
  • Proven ability to handle complex tax issues for high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex tax matters.
  • Exceptional research and analytical skills.
  • Prior experience in estate and gift tax planning, with a strong foundation in trusts and estates.

Education:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Additional qualifications, such as an LL.M., CPA, MBA, MST, or CFP, are highly preferred.

Certifications:

  • A valid CPA or CFP certification is preferred.

Skills:

  • Expertise in tax law, including compliance, planning, and dispute resolution.
  • Excellent drafting, writing, and research abilities.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and complex tax matters simultaneously.
  • Proven track record of advising high-net-worth individuals and business clients.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306

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