Lateral Attorney, Tax Credit Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced lateral attorney to join its Tax Credit Finance practice in Irvine, CA. 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.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff.

Requirements

• Active bar license in good standing in the locality of the office location.
• 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

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Employee assistance and back-up care programs.
• Domestic partner and commuting benefits.
• Technology allowance.

The California office opened fifteen years ago. There are two core areas of practice. Its areas of concentration include securitization and litigation. There are fifteen talented attorneys employed at the legal practice. Over the years, notable court cases have been won by their attorneys.