Associate - Tax Credit Finance

BakerHostetler; Ohio; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHostetler seeks a Tax Credit Finance Associate (3+ years) to join its national Tax Credit Finance team. The role focuses on HTC and NMTC transactions representing investors, developers, lenders, and community bodies across the United States.

You will work closely with senior practitioners on structuring, drafting, due diligence, and closings, while advancing complex financings and ensuring compliance with applicable tax and corporate requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience in tax credit finance and related matters.
• Experience with Historic Tax Credits (HTC) and/or New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC).
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing, tax equity, and transactional documents.
• Legal due diligence, title/survey review, and closing support.
• Strong academic credentials and a recognized law school J.D.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structuring, documentation, due diligence, and closings.
• Coordinate closings and overall project management.
• Draft and review financing and tax equity documents.
• Collaborate with partners on complex tax credit transactions.

Skills

Tax credit finance

Real estate finance

Due diligence

Document drafting

Project management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

BakerHostetler is seeking a Tax Credit Finance Associate with 3+ years of law firm experience to join its nationally recognized Tax Credit Finance team. Our team represents investors, syndicators, lenders, for-profit and nonprofit developers, operating businesses, and community development entities in sophisticated transactions involving Historic Tax Credits (HTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). Associates work closely with experienced practitioners on complex transactions that support economic development, community revitalization, historic preservation, and transformative development projects across the country.

Qualifications Include

• 3+ years of relevant law firm experience focused on tax credit finance, community development finance, real estate finance, project finance, or related transactional matters.
• Experience with Historic Tax Credits (HTC), and/or New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC).
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents, tax equity documents, organizational documents, transaction opinions, and related deal documentation.
• Experience conducting legal due diligence, reviewing title and survey matters, and assisting with transaction closings.
• Ability to assist with all facets of a transaction, including structuring, documentation, due diligence, closing coordination, and overall project management.
• Strong academic credentials and a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school.

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound business judgment and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a client-service mindset.

Why BakerHostetler?

• Work directly with nationally recognized partners and clients on sophisticated, market-leading matters.
• Receive significant responsibility and client exposure early in your career.
• Gain experience across the full lifecycle of community development and project finance transactions.
• Benefit from a transparent path for professional growth and advancement.

Location

This position may be in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; or Orlando, FL.

We offer top tier benefits and compensation, including a performance bonus, as well as a collegial work environment. Salary is commensurate with years of experience.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.