Tax Credit Finance Associate Attorney (Historic & New Markets Tax Credits)

$370k - $385k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Credit Finance Associate with 7–8 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Tax Credit Finance practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced transactional attorney looking to work on sophisticated historic tax credit and new markets tax credit transactions for a broad range of developers, investors, lenders, and project sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience managing complex tax credit transactions from structuring through closing and be comfortable leading deals while coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Locations

Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

Lead and manage historic tax credit and new markets tax credit transactions
Structure and negotiate sophisticated tax credit financing arrangements
Draft, review, and negotiate:
- Tax equity documents
- Loan documents
- Transactional agreements
- Legal opinions
Review financial projections and transaction models
Conduct legal and transactional due diligence
Identify and resolve business and legal issues throughout the transaction lifecycle
Coordinate transaction teams, clients, lenders, investors, consultants, and opposing counsel
Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing

Qualifications

7–8 years of law firm experience
Significant experience with:
- Historic Tax Credit (HTC) transactions
- New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) transactions
Ability to independently manage complex tax credit financing matters
Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated financing and tax equity documentation
Strong project management and transaction management skills
Experience reviewing financial projections and transaction structures
Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities
Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary range: $370,000 – $385,000
Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic market, and other relevant factors
Performance- and hours-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Parental leave and family care benefits
Wellness and disability programs
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity to work on market-leading tax credit finance transactions
Significant client exposure and leadership responsibility
Professional development and advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized practice

Why This Opportunity

Join one of the nation's leading Tax Credit Finance practices
Handle sophisticated historic tax credit and new markets tax credit transactions
Work directly with experienced practitioners, investors, developers, and lenders
Take on substantial responsibility and client contact
Build deep expertise in a highly specialized and growing practice area

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

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