Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Springfield, MO. 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 and equity finance.

Duties

• Address sophisticated legal issues.
• Draft and negotiate financing agreements.
• Review associated diligence.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Engage in creative problem-solving.
• Apply critical thinking with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff.
• Work with a sense of urgency while meeting strict deadlines.
• Commit to achieving client goals.

Requirements

• Active bar license in good standing in the locality of the office location.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in tax and tax credits, partnerships, corporations, real estate, or secured lending and equity finance.
• Preference for candidates with a portable book of business.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar license.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Flexible paid vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care and Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits and Technology Allowance.