Tax Credit and Impact Finance Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated tax associate attorney with five or more years of transactional tax experience to join their Tax Credit and Impact Finance group in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in community development transactions utilizing new markets tax credits, historic rehabilitation tax credits, and/or renewable energy investment tax credits.

Duties

• Advise clients on tax credit transactions and community development projects.
• Draft and review legal documents related to tax credit financing.
• Collaborate with a team to structure and close complex financial transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client needs.

Requirements

• Five or more years of transactional tax experience.
• Experience with NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Active license to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

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.