Tax Credit And Impact Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Kansas City, MO, seeks a dynamic and driven Tax Credit and Impact Finance Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of transactional experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in community development transactions involving new markets tax credits (NMTCs), historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), and/or renewable energy investment tax credits (RETCs).

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to tax credit and impact finance transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including transaction agreements, financing documents, and tax credit applications.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on matters about NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs.
• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and other parties to facilitate successful transactions.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of transactional experience.
• Strong interest in community development transactions involving NMTCs, HTCs, and/or RETCs.
• Experience with NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs is helpful.
• Commercial real estate experience, commercial lending experience, structured finance, and/or general federal income tax experience are advantageous.
• An active license to practice law is required.
• Superior academic performance.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Familiarity with tax credits and impact finance transactions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to contribute to community development initiatives and make a meaningful impact in the field of tax credit and impact finance.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.