Tax and Development Finance Attorney

Syracuse office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a tax and development finance attorney with experience in federal taxation and in ownership and equity structures for business transactions and real estate development projects, including federal and New York State tax credit transactions. The candidate must have demonstrable experience in some or all of the following areas: tax-informed structuring of commercial real estate (including multifamily) development transactions; formation of limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations, and other business entities, including experience with allocation structures for multi-tiered LLCs/partnerships to achieve economic agreements among project owners and investors; transaction and project financing experience with developers, investors, lenders, governmental agencies, and bond issuers; planning, negotiating, and structuring project finance involving federal business tax credits (e.g., green energy/investment, low-income housing, and rehabilitation (historic properties) tax credits), state tax credits (NYS tax credit experience in particular), and other state and local economic development programs and incentives; and merger and acquisition transaction structuring and financing. Must be licensed to practice law in New York State. Additional consideration may be given to those having a degree or experience in taxation (including an LL.M.), accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative disciplines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

This prestigious New York-based law firm is comprised of a sizable team of highly qualified and result-oriented attorneys. The firm handles complex legal issues related to a wide range of practice areas and industries, including appellate law, economic development, financing, government relations, intellectual property, health care, and real estate. The firm's attorneys actively support community service efforts all year long.