Senior Tax Attorney - Associate / Counsel in Evanston

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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Job Description

A highly regarded boutique law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Attorney to join its growing private client practice. The firm works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on sophisticated tax planning, compliance, and controversy matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise on complex income, gift, and estate tax planning.

  • Oversee tax compliance for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and nonprofits.

  • Collaborate with accountants, fiduciaries, and external advisors.

  • Represent clients in IRS audits, notices, and controversies.

  • Stay current on tax law changes and advise clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

  • Active Illinois law license required.

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in tax law, compliance, estate planning, or controversy.

  • LL.M. in Taxation, CPA, CFP, or related credential preferred.

  • Experience in private client, family office, or wealth management setting strongly valued.

  • Exceptional drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to join an elite, expanding boutique firm.

  • Role can be tailored at Associate, Counsel, or Partner level.

  • Direct client impact and high degree of autonomy.

  • Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

    For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Dakota Nitz directly at 515-650-2280. Resumes may be sent confidentially to dakota.nitz@gogpac.com

     

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.