Mid-level Tax Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a mid-level Tax Associate to join its growing Affordable Housing and Tax Credit Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lateral associate to work with a dynamic team, providing legal expertise related to affordable housing projects. The role involves tax-related work in real estate transactions, particularly focused on federal income tax credits, and is available across several major U.S. markets.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

• Advise clients on tax matters related to affordable housing, including federal income tax credits and partnership tax issues.
• Represent for-profit and nonprofit developers in the development, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, operation, and sale of affordable multifamily housing.
• Work with various federal, state, and local affordable housing programs.
• Draft and review legal documents related to tax credits, affordable housing projects, and real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide strategic and comprehensive legal support for clients.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships by delivering high-quality legal services.

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience in partnership tax law, with an emphasis on federal income tax credits.
• Strong background in accounting.
• Active member (in good standing) of any state bar.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting (required).
• LLM in Taxation (preferred).

Certifications:

• Active membership in a state bar (in good standing).

Skills:

• Expertise in partnership tax law, particularly federal income tax credits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and additional standard benefits.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.