Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Wichita, KS. This role offers the opportunity to engage in diverse transactional matters, including tax, energy, debt, and equity financing, as well as real estate. The successful candidate will collaborate with seasoned partners in a growing practice that spans nationwide deals 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.
• Engage in creative problem-solving.
• Apply critical thinking with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff.
• Work with urgency while meeting deadlines.
• Commit to achieving client goals.

Requirements

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

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and critical thinking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance.
• Paid holidays and flexible vacation leave.
• Paid parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and employee assistance program.
• Back-up care and domestic partner benefits.
• Commuting benefits and technology allowance.

This Kansas law practice was launched twenty-two years ago. At the time, it was solely a health care law practice. To date, there are eight areas of practice. Thirty competent attorneys comprise the Kansas law office. Disciplines include health care, public finance, litigation, employment, structured finance, corporate, tax, and bankruptcy.