Attorney

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health/dental premiums

401(k) matching

PTO

Performance bonuses

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Paid parking

Job summary

Alliantgroup is seeking a driven attorney to support incentive studies for diverse clients. The role involves advising on legal and business matters, preparing submissions to federal and state agencies, and coordinating with executives to position clients for favorable outcomes.

The position requires a JD and active bar license, with travel 15-25% across the United States. Houston-based residency or relocation is required to operate in this market.

Qualifications

• JD required and active license to practice law in any state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate evidence, assess merits, and develop strategies for client outcomes.
• Advise clients on legal and business matters affecting incentive studies.
• Represent clients in federal and state examinations, mediations, and appeals.
• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and analyses for submission to agencies.
• Liaise between clients and government agencies to ensure clear communication.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Strategic thinking

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

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!

Do Work That Matters. alliant alliantgroup, LP is currently experiencing explosive growth! As a national consulting firm focused on being the voice to the middle market, our mission is simple: Strengthening US businesses. How do we do this? We hire the brightest talent with the most diverse backgrounds who do work that matters. alliantgroup has been helping American businesses overcome the challenges of today to prepare them for the future. Our most sought after service has been helping companies identify and leverage the largest federal and state incentives available including ERC, R&D, and 179D. Our industry experts and four former IRS commissioners help our clients claim what they deserve. Learn more about how the R&D tax credit started and how you can do work that matters!