Tax Credit Finance Associate — HTC & NMTC Focus

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 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.