Associate Attorney

alliantgroup LP

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Houston, TX Until 9/9/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 11, 2026 Last posted July 11, 2026
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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About this role

Summary

Advise clients on incentives, legal matters, and represent them in government examinations.

Job title

Associate Attorney

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

professional services

Location requirements

Must reside or relocate to Houston, TX; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JDattorney licenselegal researchcommunication

Preferred skills

client facingprofessional services industrydocket management

Specializations

incentiveslegal researchbusiness lawfederal and state law
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City