Tax Credit Finance Associate (3+ Years)

Cincinnati, OH | Full-Time | Hybrid

Help finance historic restorations and community revitalization. This associate role centers on Historic and New Markets Tax Credit deals, with early client exposure and a clear path for growth.

On behalf of a prominent client active in community development finance, Protem Legal is seeking a Tax Credit Finance Associate.

• Deals that support economic development and historic preservation
• Significant responsibility early on
• Work across the full life of each transaction
• Close collaboration with experienced partners
• A transparent path to advancement
• Hybrid schedule and a performance bonus

You'll represent investors, syndicators, lenders, developers, operating businesses, and community development entities on Historic Tax Credit (HTC) and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) transactions.

• Draft and negotiate financing and tax equity documents
• Prepare organizational documents and transaction opinions
• Run diligence, including title and survey review
• Coordinate closings
• Help structure and project-manage each deal

• 3+ years of law firm experience in tax credit, community development, real estate, or project finance
• HTC and/or NMTC experience
• Strong analytical, drafting, and organizational skills
• A J.D. with strong academic credentials

• Real estate finance background
• Project management on multi-party closings

This is a hybrid position based in Cincinnati.

Salary is based on experience, plus a performance bonus and full benefits. No range was published.

If you want deals that leave something lasting in a community, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. Have your resume and law school transcript ready. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the firm.