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Cooley LLP has an opportunity available for an associate in its tax practice to focus in the fund formation area. Our ideal candidates would have (i) 3-5 years of tax experience representing fund sponsors and investors, preferably focused on venture funds and private equity funds, and advising on investment fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and joint ventures, (ii) a high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills, (iii) strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters and (iv) a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school. Candidates can be based in our Chicago or New York offices. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000-$365,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.