Tax attorney jobs and tax counsel jobs in Chicago and the surrounding area, updated daily. Chicago combines large corporate headquarters with one of the biggest concentrations of accounting-firm tax practices in the country, so many openings are tax roles at accounting and advisory firms alongside corporate tax counsel positions.
See all tax counsel jobs nationwide, every Chicago legal job, general counsel jobs in Chicago, and what in-house lawyers earn in our in-house counsel salaries guide.
Who Is Hiring Tax Lawyers in Chicago
In late October 2026, GoInhouse listed 47 tax openings in Chicago at 15 employers, 12 of them titled counsel, attorney or legal. Company and financial employers hiring included Invenergy, PayPal and Highmark Health. Accounting and advisory firms, which hire JD-trained tax professionals for national tax, controversy and transaction work, included Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, Plante Moran, RubinBrown and EisnerAmper.
Corporate Tax Counsel vs. Accounting Firm Tax Roles
Corporate tax counsel sit in a company’s legal or tax department and advise on structuring, planning, audits and disputes for one business. Accounting firm roles, often titled tax manager or senior manager, serve many clients and are a common path into in-house tax work later. Many postings in both groups ask for a JD, often an LL.M. in taxation, and several years of law firm, accounting firm or corporate tax experience. Salary ranges in the listings are shown as posted by employers (some figures are base salary only), and in-house pay often adds a bonus, equity and long-term incentives.
The latest tax jobs in Chicago, updated throughout the day:
- Tax Senior- Energy Tax Credit at Plante Moran (Chicago, IL) – $89K–$140K on November 1, 2026
Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran. We’ll encourage...
- Tax Director - National Tax Office at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $170K–$300K on November 1, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: • You will get to be part of one of the largest...
- Tax Counsel - Information Reporting at PayPal (Chicago, IL) – $144K–$213K on October 24, 2026
The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments...
- Tax Manager, Legal Management Consulting at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) on October 19, 2026
Want to lead legal transformation? Deloitte's Legal Business Services brings strategic advisory capabilities to law departments and law firms navigating change. Our Legal Management Consulting team works with general counsels and managing partners on operating model redesign, technology and AI strategy, organizational restructuring, and capability building. If you're energized by solving complex business problems and advising senior leaders on bold organizational change, we want to talk to you....
- Tax Counsel at Invenergy LLC (Chicago, IL) – $140K–$190K on October 17, 2026
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at...
- Legal Engineer - Tax & Consulting at Legora (Chicago, IL) – $176K–$280K on October 17, 2026
Compensation: $176K - $280K About Us Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the same bar. Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. By analysing thousands of documents in minutes and powering end-to-end workflows, we cut through complexity, teams can focus...
- Manager - Technical Tax Advisor: Real Estate at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $125K–$200K on October 14, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you are starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you will love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. We are seeking a technical tax professional to join our growing Real Estate Tax...
- State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Chicago, IL) – $99K–$266K on October 13, 2026
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will involve...
- Tax Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Partnership Tax - Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Chicago, IL) – $99K–$266K on October 13, 2026
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in mergers and acquisition tax at PwC will focus on providing tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Your work...
- Value Added Tax (VAT) Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Chicago, IL) – $124K–$335K on October 13, 2026
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will...
- FY27 - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Manager at EY (Chicago, IL) – $116K–$213K on October 13, 2026
Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our...
- Tax Senior - Transferability and Tax Equity Investments at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $79K–$161K on October 10, 2026
Deloitte Tax LLP’s Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice helps organizations identify and pursue government credits and incentives tied to investment, innovation, sustainability, and community development. With more than 1,000 practitioners supporting clients across more than 150 countries and regions, Gi3 advises on complex tax credit and incentive matters across industries. In this role, you will work on engagements involving clean energy tax credits, tax due diligence...
- Tax Controversy Associate - National Tax Office (J.D. Required) at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $80K–$110K on October 8, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: • You will get to be part of one of the largest...
- Senior Tax Analyst at Highmark Health (Chicago, IL) – $79K–$127K on October 8, 2026
Company : Highmark Health Job Description : JOB SUMMARY Responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance function and tax accounting function, including the performance of tax research and planning. In performing these duties, the individual will need to keep abreast of changes in tax law and will be expected to identify tax issues and opportunities. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for government mandated tax filings for Highmark Health and subsidiaries, both wholly and jointly owned....
- Tax Manager - National Tax Office (JD Required) at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $130K–$200K on October 8, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: • You will get to be part of one of the largest...
- Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior Manager at EY (Chicago, IL) – $147K–$337K on October 8, 2026
Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our...
- Tax - Manager, Legal Business Services - Technology at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $134K–$275K on October 8, 2026
The role of technology in legal functions is growing exponentially and allowing legal departments to transform how they improve their processes, increase efficiencies and transform the future of legal services delivery. If you are someone who thrives in navigating the growing legal transformation through a technology lens and partnering with passionate professionals to help companies achieve their objectives; then we would like to get to know you. Apply now! Recruiting for this role ends on May...
- Tax Senior, Legal Management Consulting at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $100K–$205K on October 8, 2026
Want to lead legal transformation? Deloitte's Legal Business Services brings strategic advisory capabilities to law departments and law firms navigating change. Our Legal Management Consulting team works with with general counsels and managing partners on operating model redesign, technology and AI strategy, organizational restructuring, and capability building. If you're energized by solving complex business problems and advising senior leaders on bold organizational change, we want to talk to...
- Manager - State and Local Tax at RubinBrown (Chicago, IL) on October 8, 2026
RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. We have revenue of approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis. Overview The SALT Manager will be...
- Tax Senior, Legal Entity Management at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $108K–$205K on October 7, 2026
Would you enjoy being a part of a rapidly growing organization within Deloitte? Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte’s Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS") assists clients with all aspects of reporting and process for business as usual, as well as triggering and regulatory events. The Legal Entity Management team specifically focuses on corporate document assessments...
- Tax Senior, Legal Managed Services at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $108K–$205K on October 7, 2026
Would you enjoy being part of a team that helps multinational organizations transform their contract lifecycle management processes by leveraging enabling technologies, process reengineering and alternative delivery models? Deloitte’s Legal Managed Services (LMS) team assists corporate legal department clients with end to end, contract lifecycle management, as well as aids them with their responses to regulatory and other trigger events compelling organizations to analyze their contract...
- Tax Senior, Legal Business Services - Technology at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $100K–$205K on October 7, 2026
The role of technology in legal functions is growing exponentially and allowing legal departments to transform how they improve their processes, increase efficiencies and transform the future of legal services delivery. If you are someone who thrives in navigating the growing legal transformation through a technology lens and partnering with passionate professionals to help companies achieve their objectives; then we would like to get to know you. Apply now! Recruiting for this role ends on May...
- Tax Manager, Legal Entity Management at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $145K–$275K on October 7, 2026
Would you enjoy being a part of a rapidly growing organization within Deloitte? Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte’s Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS") assists clients with all aspects of reporting and process for business as usual, as well as triggering and regulatory events. The Legal Entity Management team specifically focuses on corporate document assessments...
- Senior Legal Consultant, Technology Contracts - Tax Transformation at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $93K–$191K on October 7, 2026
The Deloitte Tax LLP’s (Deloitte Tax) Tax Transformation Office (TTO) enables Deloitte Tax client service delivery through end-to-end business process improvement enabled by technology across the full range of Deloitte Tax market offerings, improving delivery efficiency and driving growth. The Tax Innovation Senior Consultant manages incoming innovation requests end-to-end — from intake and stakeholder coordination through established risk, legal, and compliance workflows — to efficiently...
- Director, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions at FTI Consulting (Chicago, IL) – $109K–$224K on October 7, 2026
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders...
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Partnership Tax - Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Chicago, IL) – $124K–$335K on October 7, 2026
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in mergers and acquisition tax at PwC will focus on providing tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Your...
- Mergers and Acquisitions Tax - Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Chicago, IL) – $99K–$266K on October 7, 2026
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in mergers and acquisition tax at PwC will focus on providing tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Your work...
- Mergers and Acquisition Tax, Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Chicago, IL) – $124K–$335K on October 7, 2026
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Merger and Acquisition Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute...
- Tax Director - National Tax Office (JD Required) at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $170K–$300K on October 7, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest...
- Tax Controversy Manager - National Tax Office (JD Required) at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $120K–$160K on October 7, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: As a Tax Controversy Manager, you will get to be...
- Senior Manager - National Tax Office, M&A (JD Required) at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $140K–$230K on October 7, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest...
- Tax Senior - Credits & Incentives at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $79K–$161K on October 6, 2026
Deloitte Tax LLP’s Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice helps organizations identify and pursue government credits and incentives tied to investment, innovation, sustainability, and community development. With more than 1,000 practitioners supporting clients across more than 150 countries and regions, Gi3 advises on complex tax credit and incentive matters across industries. In this role, you will work on engagements involving research and development, New Markets Tax...
- Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives at Deloitte (Chicago, IL) – $105K–$215K on October 6, 2026
Deloitte Tax LLP’s Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice helps organizations identify and pursue government credits and incentives tied to investment, innovation, sustainability, and community development. With more than 1,000 practitioners supporting clients across more than 150 countries and regions, Gi3 advises on complex credits and incentives matters for some of the world’s largest companies. As a Manager, Tax Services, you will lead engagements involving research and...
- Tax Manager - Private Client Services at RubinBrown (Chicago, IL) on October 6, 2026
RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. We have revenue of approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis. A Private Client Services Tax Manager is...
- Manager, Tax Services - Construction at RubinBrown (Chicago, IL) on October 6, 2026
RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $200 million with 950 team members in six offices including Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis. RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly...
- Tax Manager - Business Tax Services at RubinBrown (Chicago, IL) on October 6, 2026
RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. We have revenue of approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis. Tax Manager is a key participant in...
- M&A Tax Senior Associate - National Tax Office (JD Required) at EisnerAmper (Chicago, IL) – $100K–$150K on October 4, 2026
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest...
- Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods at BDO (Chicago, IL) – $100K–$263K on October 4, 2026
Job Summary: The STS Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. STS Accounting Methods is part of BDO’s Specialized Tax Services (STS) business, which is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law. As an STS Tax Senior Manager, Accounting...
- Tax Manager, Transaction Advisory Services-M&A Special Projects at BDO (Chicago, IL) – $80K–$168K on October 4, 2026
Job Summary: The Tax Manager, Transaction Advisory Services is an essential team member that will work to ensure engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national TAS strategy. Our M&A Tax (TAS) practice services include deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and opinions and ruling requests. Job Duties: • Serves as a member of multiple client engagement teams...
- Tax Managing Director, Accounting Methods at BDO (Chicago, IL) – $158K–$420K on October 4, 2026
Job Summary: An Accounting Methods (AM) Director is responsible for providing written tax advice to clients, evaluating, and recommending alternate courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing potential tax risks, and identifying potential changes in tax policy and regulations. In this role, the Tax Managing Director, Accounting Methods will be charged with marketing, networking, and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and...
Tax Counsel Jobs in Chicago: FAQ
Who is hiring tax attorneys in Chicago?
In late October 2026, GoInhouse listed 47 tax openings in Chicago at 15 employers. Company and financial employers included Invenergy, PayPal and Highmark Health; accounting and advisory firms included Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, Plante Moran, RubinBrown and EisnerAmper. The list above updates daily.
Do in-house tax jobs in Chicago require an LL.M.?
Not always. Many tax counsel postings prefer an LL.M. in taxation, and some national tax office roles at accounting firms require a JD. Experience at a law firm, an accounting firm or a corporate tax department usually matters as much as the degree.
What do tax counsel jobs in Chicago pay?
Pay varies widely by employer and level. Salary ranges in the listings are shown as posted by employers (some figures are base salary only), and in-house pay often adds a bonus, equity and long-term incentives. See our in-house counsel salaries guide for benchmarks.