Real Estate Tax Credits Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Tax Credits Attorney with over 7 years of specialized experience in tax credit financing. This attorney will work with a variety of tax credit programs and financing structures, including those related to renewable energy, affordable housing, economic development, and real estate. This role requires an in-depth understanding of tax credit laws and the ability to guide clients through complex legal transactions. 

Location:

• Detroit, MI

Duties:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on tax credits, including New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs), Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (HTCs), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETCs), and Opportunity Zones.
• Advise clients throughout the entire lifecycle of tax credit transactions, from initial structuring to closing.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex legal documents related to tax credit financing.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maximizing tax benefits.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while managing ongoing transactions.
• Stay up-to-date on changes to tax credit laws and regulations, providing clients with timely insights and advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues in related practice areas to deliver holistic legal solutions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tax credit financing and real estate law.
• Strong expertise in NMTC, HTC, LIHTC, RETC, and Opportunity Zones.
• Experience working with renewable energy, affordable housing, and economic development projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and interact with high-profile clients.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in one or more U.S. jurisdictions.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of tax credit programs and associated regulations.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to engage with clients and colleagues.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and technology.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance options, including HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.