Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Washington, DC. 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 and equity finance.

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 a sense of 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 and 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.
• High attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Flexible paid vacation leave.
• Paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up care and domestic partner benefits.
• Commuting benefits and technology allowance.

The District of Columbia law office entered the legal market thirty-five years ago. Twenty well-established attorneys are employed at the D.C. office. There are five key areas of practice. Litigation, corporate finance, public finance, housing, and federal law are their practice disciplines. Attorneys received commendations in a prominent law publication.