Mid-level Tax Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is currently 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 looking to work on high-impact projects in the affordable housing sector. The role will provide a chance to contribute to an expanding team while offering exposure to diverse legal work involving federal, state, and local tax programs related to affordable housing.

Location:

• Baltimore, MD

Duties:

• Provide legal support for the development, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, operation, and sale of affordable multifamily housing.
• Advise clients in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors on various tax matters, including federal income tax credits and partnership tax issues.
• Work with clients across the U.S., utilizing a wide array of federal, state, and local affordable housing programs.
• Draft and review legal documents related to tax credits, real estate transactions, and affordable housing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive and strategic legal guidance.
• Maintain relationships with clients and provide regular legal updates and advice.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of experience in partnership tax law, with a preference for experience in federal income tax credits.
• Background in accounting is required.
• Member (in good standing) of any state bar.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Proficiency in partnership tax law and tax credits.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and provide strategic legal solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team 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.