Assistant General Counsel: Impact Finance - Tax Credit Syndications

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever‑growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Successful candidates for positions in the U.S. Bank Law Division consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They build trusting relationships that allow the business to make well‑informed decisions. Successful candidates also work to attract, retain, and develop great people in an inclusive environment, contribute to the division’s excellence through collaboration, community participation and investment in the department’s development. U.S. Bank is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (IF). This role will assist with legal support to IF’s key product areas – Affordable Housing, Community Finance Solutions, Environmental Finance, and Tax Credit Syndications – with a focus on federal and state tax credit syndications. The successful candidate will have a strong and relevant transactional background, including negotiation and counseling experience, and a commitment to building strong relationships to deliver compliant and pragmatic guidance. Basic Qualifications Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority. Preferred Skills / Experience At least 5–8 years of in‑house, government or law firm experience structuring tax credit investments utilizing historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), low income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), new markets tax credits (NMTCs) and/or various state tax credit programs. Experience documenting and negotiating tax credit investments, including upper tier tax credit syndications and tax credit clearinghouse documentation. Demonstrated experience with, or potential to gain, thorough and current knowledge of state and federal tax credit laws and regulations. Knowledge of, or potential to gain, thorough and current knowledge of the regulatory environment applicable to community development finance activities of financial institutions. Problem solver with a demonstrated commitment to client service and strength in working collaboratively. Excellent communication skills and strategic thinker with ability to support process improvement. Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance. Diligent, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with a desire to learn new skills and keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments. Interest and curiosity with respect to the Bank’s business and operations. Experience developing new products and services in a highly regulated environment. Location Expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there’s an in‑office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days. Core Values We do the right thing. We power potential. We stay a step ahead. We draw strength from diversity. We put people first. In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership.” Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro‑bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro‑bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro‑bono Award.” We encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro‑bono work as part of their role and have been recognized for leadership and inclusion initiatives. Benefits Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status. Equal Opportunity Employer U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. E‑Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E‑Verify program is an Internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — learn more about the E‑Verify program. The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. Pay Range: $170,255.00 – $200,300.00. U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). Certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act and other federal guidelines applicable to an agreement related to ethics, safety or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Us Bank