Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of 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.

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.
• Ability to work with urgency and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to achieving client goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Paid holidays and flexible vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Care.
• Domestic Partner Benefits and Commuting Benefits.
• Technology Allowance.

This large-full service firm serves clients of all sizes and types through its sixteen US offices, with particular emphasis in litigation associated with real estate, corporate, tax, and securities matters. Attorneys develop their careers through the firm's size and wealth of resources, challenging multidisciplinary work, and professional work environment.