Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Chicago, IL. 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 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 to meet 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 credits, 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.
• High attention to detail and critical thinking.
• 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 Midwest law office entered the legal market twelve years ago. Areas of concentration are public finance and general real estate law. Six knowledgeable attorneys make up the Midwest law practice. They represent clients locally and nationwide. In addition, primary clients represented include banks and governmental entities.