Tax and Real Estate Finance Attorney

Our mission and core beliefs shape how we practice law, serve our clients, and support our team. With over 50 years of experience, we offer legal advice across more than 30 practice areas to both businesses and individuals. Our attorneys act as counselors, strategists, and advocates, aiming to build long-term, trust-based relationships by understanding our clients' needs and providing high-quality service. We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of business economics and our proactive approach to emerging legal trends. Our practice groups consist of diverse professionals who collaborate to deliver innovative solutions, reflecting our commitment to both legal excellence and community contribution.

We are a full-service law firm with expertise in various areas, including business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, real estate, and more. You will find a close-knit team in an encouraging environment, united in our efforts to grow and succeed together. We emphasize fair and equitable treatment for all employees, fostering a collaborative and collegial atmosphere where teamwork is central. Balancing personal and professional life is one of our core values. Our associate development program, guided by experienced mentors, ensures new attorneys are well-integrated and supported. We offer excellent benefits, including medical and dental coverage, firm-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with a 3% safe harbor contribution, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and a generous time-off package. We seek professional, passionate, and driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

We are seeking candidates with solid experience in various areas, including:

Structuring commercial real estate development transactions with tax considerations, including multifamily projects
Forming business entities such as LLCs, partnerships, and corporations, with a focus on allocation structures for multi-tiered LLCs/partnerships to meet economic agreements among project stakeholders
Managing transaction and project financing, working with developers, investors, lenders, government agencies, and bond issuers
Planning, negotiating, and structuring project finance involving federal business tax credits (e.g., green energy/investment, low-income housing, historic property rehabilitation), state tax credits (especially NYS), and other economic development incentives
Structuring and financing merger and acquisition transactions

Required Competencies:

Licensed to practice law in New York State
Over 4 years of relevant experience
Additional consideration for candidates with a degree or experience in taxation (including LL.M.), accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative fields
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to client service, strong quantitative skills (including Excel), and resilience in problem-solving