RENEWABLE ENERGY JUNIOR TAX ATTORNEY

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly qualified junior Tax associate with strong law firm experience and academic credentials to support renewable energy tax matters. This role involves tax work across renewable energy projects, including debt financings, tax equity transactions (investor- and sponsor-side), and tax credit transfer transactions.

This position is fully remote, with the opportunity to work remotely from wherever you are licensed to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the junior attorney for renewable energy transactions, including tax equity transactions (investor- and sponsor-side) and tax credit transfer transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex tax issues.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and tax-related documents.
• Collaborate with clients, internal colleagues, and other professionals on tax matters.
• Assist with tax due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience at a law firm serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school.
• Substantive experience advising on tax matters for renewable energy projects, including research and drafting of legal opinions, with familiarity with Investment and Production Tax Credits, tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions, beginning-of-construction analyses, and related issues.
• Strong experience with Subchapter K.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions, including support for broader transactional tax matters across firm practice groups.
• Strong deal management capabilities, with excellent drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and written work product.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Admission to, and good standing with, the Bar in the applicant’s state of residence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the firm’s mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with bonuses for exceeding such requirement and for origination of new clients and matters based on a percentage of total revenue received.
• Base salary of $160,000+.
• Annual merit bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with annual in-person retreat.
• 401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching.
• Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.