Attorney

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

Job summary

Alliant Group is seeking a licensed attorney (JD) to support incentive studies for a diverse client base, including C-level executives, across the country. You will evaluate evidence, advise on legal and business matters, and coordinate with government agencies to position clients for favorable outcomes.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, high professionalism, and a willingness to travel up to 25% within the United States.

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.
• Available to travel 15-25% within the United States.
• Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX.

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.

Skills

Client communication

Project management

Travel availability

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!

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