Associate Attorney needed for Los Angeles office

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a qualified Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have experience in tax credit and community development projects, particularly representing developers, syndicators, and/or direct investors in related transactions. This position offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of tax credit projects, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, New Market Tax Credits, and energy-related tax credits, as well as community development and real estate matters.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Work on a wide range of tax credit and community development projects.
• Represent clients such as developers, syndicators, and direct investors in tax credit-related transactions.
• Provide legal support on projects involving Federal and State Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, New Market Tax Credits, and energy-related tax credits.
• Engage in non-tax credit-related community development and real estate projects.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to ensure the successful completion of transactions.
• Perform legal research, draft documents, and provide legal analysis on various projects.
• Assist in managing and overseeing the progression of ongoing projects.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in tax credit and community development law.
• Prior experience in law firm settings, preferably with expertise in affordable housing, tax credit transactions, and community development.
• Experience in representing developers, syndicators, and direct investors.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent client service skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Expertise in tax credit law and community development projects.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients effectively.

This California and Maryland-based firm employs 19 well-established attorneys. This firm's areas of concentration include financing, development, leasing and real estate acquisition-disposition. Some of this firm's 11 practice areas include tax credit equity investments, land use-entitlement and mezzanine lending are a few of its practice disciplines.