Tax Credit And Impact Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Tax Credit and Impact Finance Associate Attorney to join our growing Tax Credit & Impact Finance group in Minneapolis, MN.

Job Overview:

The Tax Credit and Impact Finance Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal support in community development transactions, with a focus on new markets tax credits (NMTCs), historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), and renewable energy investment tax credits (RETCs). The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years of transactional experience and a strong interest in impact finance.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and transactional support in community development projects involving NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to structure and negotiate complex financing transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to federal income tax laws and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and financing documents.
• Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to impact finance transactions.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of transactional experience.
• Strong interest in community development transactions utilizing NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs.
• Experience with NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs is helpful.
• Candidates with commercial real estate experience, commercial lending experience, structured finance, and/or general federal income tax experience are well-suited.
• Active license to practice law.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent written and analytical skills.
• Superior academic performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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.