Full-Time
Associate Attorney
Updated on 8/1/2026
alliantgroup
1,001-5,000 employees
R&D tax credits and incentive consulting
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Candidate must reside in or relocate to Houston, Texas, and travel 15–25% within the United States.
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- A Juris Doctor degree is required.
- An active license to practice law in any state is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The ability to work professionally and collaboratively is required.
- Strong aptitude, motivation, and career focus are required.
- The ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities is required.
- Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is required.
- The candidate must be available to travel 15–25% within the United States.
- The candidate must reside in or relocate to Houston, Texas.
- 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 effective client service and communication.
- Build and maintain client relationships while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.
- Two years of experience as an attorney with the ability to maintain an independent docket is preferred.
- Prior client-facing and/or professional services industry experience is preferred.
alliantgroup provides tax and management consulting services to help small and mid-sized businesses identify and claim government tax credits, such as the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. To do this, a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and tax attorneys uses proprietary AI tools to analyze a company's projects, document qualifying activities, and manage the entire filing process. Unlike many competitors, the firm employs former IRS commissioners and technical experts to provide audit defense and partners directly with CPA firms to offer specialized knowledge. The firm's goal is to ensure that smaller businesses have the same access to financial incentives as large corporations to help them reinvest in their growth and operations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel strengthens credibility in controversy work.
- Cross-selling 179D, IC-DISC, WOTC, and ERC expands wallet share.
- AI-enabled workflows can speed reviews and reduce recurring service costs.
What critics are saying
- IRS scrutiny of aggressive R&D and ERC claims can freeze demand quickly.
- CPA partners can internalize incentives work or switch to cheaper boutiques.
- Digital transformation and cybersecurity lines face commoditization from larger incumbents.
What makes alliantgroup unique
- CPA-partnered tax consulting focused on federal and state incentives.
- Blends tax attorneys, engineers, scientists, and former IRS leaders.
- Uses proprietary AI tools across claim substantiation and audit defense.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
PTO
company provided life insurance and disability
onsite gym and group fitness classes
paid covered parking
Daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↓ -3%"I'm deeply proud to be joining alliant's Strategic Advisory Board and doing my part to grow what is already an impressive business. This is such a unique organization, but what attracted me was the steadfast commitment to American businesses and people." - Danny Werfel
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"I am staunchly pro-SMB because the tax code exists to make U.S. businesses more competitive. I'm thrilled I can continue to educate them on not only what incentives they need to be claiming, but also how to claim them properly under the Service's standards," said Guillot. .
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