Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Little Rock, AR. 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.

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 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 Arkansas law office staffs nineteen practiced attorneys. They represent clients regionally and all over the country as well. There are seven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of corporate, public finance, litigation, real estate, tax-estate planning, health care, and labor-employment law. Nasdaq-listed companies, NYSE-listed companies, privately owned businesses, insurance companies, and various employers are typical clients represented at the Arkansas law practice.