Associate Attorney

Alliantgroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid medical/dental

401(k) matching

PTO

Performance bonuses

Life insurance and disability

Onsite gym and group fitness classes

Paid covered parking

Job summary

Alliantgroup seeks an attorney to support clients across industries in identifying incentives and navigating federal and state examinations. The role requires reviewing documentation, preparing legal analyses, and liaising with government agencies.

Travel within the United States is expected, with potential relocation to Houston, TX. Candidates must hold a JD and license to practice law in any state, possess strong written and verbal communication, and be capable of managing client relationships

Qualifications

• JD required and an active license to practice law in any state.
• Willingness to travel 15–25% within the United States.
• Ability to work with C-level executives and senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate evidence, assess case merits, and develop strategies for favorable outcomes.
• Advise clients on legal and business matters affecting incentive studies and related projects.
• Gather, review, and analyze documentation and prepare responses for government agencies.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, analyses, and other supporting legal documents.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for interviews, examinations, and meetings with government agencies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal research

Client relations

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

You will support a wide range of small to large companies by helping them identify valuable incentives and representing them against any challenge by state or federal agencies. This role is a unique opportunity to gain experience within the intersection of business and law while enhancing your skills in a client-centric environment, often requiring you to engage with C-level executives and other senior-level professionals. You will learn a tremendous amount concerning some of the most innovative industries and business operations across the country.

As a national premier consulting firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive. alliant offers six different service lines to our clients and this role is within the alliantgroup service line which helps companies identify and leverage the largest federal and state incentives available including R&D.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate evidence, assess case merits, and develop strategies to position clients for successful outcomes.
• Advise clients on legal and business matters impacting incentive studies and related projects.
• Identify, analyze, and quantify business incentives for clients across a variety of industries.
• Collaborate with industry experts to assess technical projects and determine qualifying activities.
• Develop and execute strategies to represent clients in federal and state examinations, mediations, and appellate reviews.
• Gather, review, and analyze documentation and prepare responses for submission to government agencies.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, analyses, and other supporting legal documents.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for interviews, examinations, and meetings with government agencies.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and government agencies, ensuring exceptional client service and communication.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD required and an active license to practice law in any state
• Preferred 2 years of experience as an attorney with the ability to maintain own docket
• Preferred prior client facing and/or professional services industry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly professional, competitive, and collaborative
• Strong aptitude, highly motivated, and career minded
• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
• Available to travel 15-25% within the United States
• Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX

• 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage
• 401(k) matching
• PTO
• performance bonuses
• company provided life insurance and disability
• onsite gym and group fitness classes
• paid covered parking
• and more!

alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, performance bonuses, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, and more!

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alliantgroup is a leading consulting and management engineering firm dedicated to strengthening American businesses through innovative, data-driven solutions and expert insights from a global team of professionals.

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3009 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2000, Houston, TX 77056, US 17912 Mitchell S, Irvine, CA 92614, US 311 S Wacker Dr., Suite 2275, Chicago, IL 60606, US 350 5th Ave., Suite 5200, New York, NY 10001, US