Associate - Tax Credit

Overview

This position is for a mid-to-senior-level Business Associate (4+ years of law firm experience) to support the Energy Credit practice within the organization’s Community Development team. The practice advises developers, investors, lenders, syndicators, sponsors, and governmental entities on structuring, financing, developing, acquiring, and operating renewable energy projects. Candidates with substantial experience in renewable energy tax credits are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on structuring and financing renewable energy projects involving energy credits
• Represent investors, lenders, developers, sponsors, syndicators, or fund participants in tax-advantaged investment structures
• Review and analyze organizational documents and transaction agreements, including:
  • Financing agreements
  • Development agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Equity capital contribution agreements
  • Tax credit-related transaction documents
• Draft, negotiate, and manage transaction documents
• Conduct due diligence, coordinate closings, and help manage transaction workstreams
• Manage multiple sophisticated financing transactions simultaneously

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in renewable energy tax credit transactions, or similar transactions
• Experience representing investors, lenders, developers, sponsors, syndicators, or fund participants in tax-advantaged investment structures
• Experience reviewing organizational documents and financing, development, partnership, and tax credit-related transaction documents
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating closings, and managing transaction workstreams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sophisticated financing transactions at the same time
• J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school

Preferred Qualifications

• Renewable energy project finance and tax credit transferability transactions
• Experience with tax credit transfer transactions and renewable energy incentive structures
• Experience representing institutional investors, banks, tax credit funds, or syndicators
• Tax equity investments, partnership-flip structures, or other tax-advantaged financing arrangements
• Federal, state, or local incentive programs supporting community development projects
• Representation of financial institutions, private equity funds, corporate investors, or developers

Success Factors

• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills suited to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Clear and concise oral and written communication with clients and team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonus and hours-based bonus program participation for associates
• Salary is commensurate with years of experience and determined by factors including experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills
• Chicago expected annual salary range: $285,000 - $385,000
• Comprehensive benefits program, including:
  • Group health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays (11 days)
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable)
  • Family care program
  • Wellness program
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability

Location

This position may be in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL; or Texas (Austin, Dallas, or Houston).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Information

• Qualified candidates should self-apply by submitting a resume and law school transcript.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.