Job Overview:

A law firm in Omaha, NE, seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Credit and Impact Finance Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of transactional experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in community development transactions, specifically in utilizing new markets tax credits (NMTCs), historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), and/or renewable energy investment tax credits (RETCs). This role requires expertise in commercial real estate, commercial lending, structured finance, and/or general federal income tax.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on community development transactions involving NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs.
• Provide legal support and guidance on commercial real estate transactions.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating financing agreements for community development projects.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with federal tax laws and regulations.
• Draft legal documents, contracts, and agreements about tax credits and impact finance transactions.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations affecting community development projects.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of transactional experience.
• Strong interest in community development transactions utilizing NMTCs, HTCs, and/or RETCs.
• Experience with NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs is helpful.
• Commercial real estate experience, commercial lending experience, structured finance, and/or general federal income tax experience.
• Active license to practice law.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent written and analytical skills.
• Superior academic performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Job Location:

Omaha, NE

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.