Tax Planning Associate

Katten, an Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its Tax department in the Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC offices. Qualified candidates should have 2-5 years of experience. Candidates can expect to work on a variety of transactional tax matters, including finance and structured finance transactions, real estate investments, mergers and acquisitions and inbound and outbound investments. Candidates should be from a nationally recognized law firm or accounting firm. All candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. In particular, candidates should have a desire to learn and interact collaboratively with other departments. Candidates are required to be bar licensed in the state/district in which they are applying or immediately eligible for admission on waiver. The estimated salary range for this position is $235,000 to $365,000. Salary determinations are based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to class and graduation year, job history, and experience within the desired practice area of the selected candidate.