Tax Credit Finance Associate Attorney

the Firm; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP’s Denver office seeks a corporate attorney for its Corporate Finance/Tax Credit Group. This role offers exposure to debt, equity, real estate, and renewable energy tax credit financings while working with experienced partners.

The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate operating agreements, loan and security documents, and certificates; assist with complex financings, restructurings, and exits; and research tax code changes. Hybrid 3:2 work arrangement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with admission to practice in a U.S. state.
• 2+ years in structured finance, tax credits, or real estate preferred.
• LL.M. in taxation is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on NMTC/RETC transactions and prepare checklists and memoranda.
• Draft and negotiate operating agreements, loan and security documents, leases, and certificates.
• Structure complex financings, restructurings, workouts, and exits with senior guidance.
• Research tax code changes and draft client issue memoranda as needed.
• Attend conference calls and collaborate with clients on transactional issues.

Skills

Structured finance

Tax credit finance

Debt financing

Equity transactions

Real estate financing

Renewable energy financing

Attention to detail

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

U.S. bar admission

LLM in taxation (plus)

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP’s Denver office is seeking a corporate attorney for its Corporate Finance/Tax Credit Group. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience or interest in developing their knowledge and skills in debt, equity, real estate, and renewable energy and new markets tax credit financings while working closely with experienced partners. Knowledge of structured finance transactions is preferred but not a requirement.

Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career in a collegial and collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct due diligence and prepare diligence checklists and memoranda with respect to new markets (NMTC) and renewable energy (RETC) tax credit-advantaged transactions
• Draft, review, comment and negotiate operating agreements, loan and security documents, leases, guarantees, resolutions, opinions, and certificates
• Negotiate and structure complex financings, restructuring, workout and exit arrangements
• If interested, assist senior tax attorney with researching new changes to the tax code, regulations and related guidance and draft memoranda addressing client issues
• Attend conference calls and work directly with clients on transactional issues

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Possess a general working knowledge of structured or tax credit finance
• Strong organizational and matter management skills
• Work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
• Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals and support staff
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in timely manner
• Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a high-pace, collaborative, team environment

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Qualified candidates must be licensed, or have pending licensure, to practice law in a U.S. state. License must be in good standing
• 2+ years’ experience in practice of structured finance, tax credits, or real estate law preferred
• LLM in taxation a plus but not required

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $175,000-$200,000+ base salary, plus discretionary bonus, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3:2

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year.
• Flexible paid vacation leave.
• 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bereavement, jury duty, military leave.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care.
• Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits.
• Technology Allowance.
• Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.