Tax Credit Senior Counsel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Tax Credit Senior Counsel in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax credit finance and development, particularly in real estate finance and New Markets Tax Credits. Candidates in St. Louis are strongly preferred, though applications from other locations, including virtual, are welcome.

• Duties
• Advise clients on tax credit finance and development matters.
• Manage complex real estate finance transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax credit regulations.

• Requirements
• Minimum of eight years of tax credit experience.
• Active bar license in the corresponding state or commitment to obtain one.
• Experience with New Markets Tax Credits preferred.

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

• Certifications
• Active bar membership in good standing.

• Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Competitive compensation package.

This premier firm is one of the largest law firms in the region. It is a client-driven firm with over 300 attorneys. The firm has offices across the Midwest and spreading overseas. In response to starting salary increases in some parts of the country, this firm dramatically changed its approach to associate compensation, increasing salary structure and determining each associate's professional development toward partnership by the skills they develop and the work ethic and quality of work they demonstrate throughout their career, rather than on a lock-step, class-by-class basis. Associates who want to develop their practice skills more rapidly, can demonstrate a high quality of work and a large time commitment will be able to progress more rapidly. Salaries are commensurate with the local market in which they are employed.