Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Omaha, NE. 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 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.
• 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 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 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 financial assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• 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 Nebraska law office opened forty-seven years ago. To date, it is the largest law practice in Nebraska. There are over one-hundred and forty qualified attorneys and other legal professionals on staff. There are four core areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, finance, public finance, and litigation.