Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Irvine, CA. 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 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.
• 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

• Admitted to practice with an active bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in tax, partnerships, corporations, real estate, or secured lending.
• Preference for candidates with a portable book of business.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar license in the locality of the office location.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 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.

The California office opened fifteen years ago. There are two core areas of practice. Its areas of concentration include securitization and litigation. There are fifteen talented attorneys employed at the legal practice. Over the years, notable court cases have been won by their attorneys.