Job Overview:

A law firm in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a dynamic and motivated Tax Credit and Impact Finance Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years of transactional experience and a strong interest in community development transactions, with a focus on 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 credits, impact finance, and community development transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including transaction agreements, financing documents, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and government agencies to facilitate successful transactions.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends related to tax credits and impact finance.

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 advantageous.
• Commercial real estate experience, commercial lending experience, structured finance, and/or general federal income tax experience are desirable.
• Active license to practice law.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Superior academic performance.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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.