Tax Credit And Impact Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Tax Credit and Impact Finance Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of transactional experience and a strong interest in community development transactions utilizing new markets tax credits (NMTCs), historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), and/or renewable energy investment tax credits (RETCs). The ideal candidate will join our growing Tax Credit & Impact Finance group, bringing expertise in NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs. Commercial real estate experience, commercial lending experience, structured finance, and/or general federal income tax experience are also valuable for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to tax credit and impact finance matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, agreements, and contracts associated with community development transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on matters related to new markets tax credits, historic rehabilitation tax credits, and renewable energy investment tax credits.
• Assist in negotiating and structuring complex transactions in the field of tax credit and impact finance.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of transactional experience.
• Strong interest in community development transactions using 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 beneficial.
• Active license to practice law.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Superior academic performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently when necessary.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

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.