Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of transactional matters, including tax, energy, debt, and equity financing, as well as real estate. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners in a growing practice that handles deals nationwide involving partnerships, corporations, tax credits, real estate, and secured lending.

Duties

• Address sophisticated legal issues.
• Draft and negotiate financing agreements.
• Review associated diligence.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Engage in creative problem-solving.
• Apply critical thinking with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff.
• Work with urgency while meeting strict deadlines.
• Commit to achieving client goals.

Requirements

• Active bar license in good standing in the locality of the office location.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in tax credits, partnerships, corporations, real estate, or secured lending and equity finance.
• Preference for candidates with a portable book of business.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law with an active bar license.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plan and health savings account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Paid holidays and flexible vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave and sick leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Employee assistance program and back-up care.
• Domestic partner and commuting benefits.
• Technology allowance.

Nine skillful attorneys comprise the Pennsylvania law practice. The Pennsylvania law office is a nationwide practice. There are five key practice areas. Practice disciplines include corporate transactions, health care, public finance, litigation, and insurance coverage. They represent clients in public entities, major nationwide-global retailers, healthcare-pharmaceutical companies, construction and manufacturing companies as well as insurers.