Renewable Energy Mid-Level Tax Attorney

Overview

A mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels is seeking a highly qualified mid-level tax associate with strong law firm experience and academic credentials. The ideal candidate will have expertise in debt financings, including large syndicated financings and traditional project financings, along with a solid corporate law foundation and experience in the renewable energy sector.

This is a fully remote position, allowing the attorney to work from any location where they are licensed to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a junior attorney on renewable energy transactions, particularly tax equity transactions (both 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, colleagues, and other professionals on tax matters.
• Assist with tax due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
• Stay informed on changes in tax laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school.
• 4-7 years of law firm experience serving clients in renewable energy and related industries.
• Substantive experience advising on tax matters for renewable energy projects, including research and drafting of legal opinions.
• Familiarity with investment and production tax credits, tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions, beginning of construction analyses, FEOC, and related issues.
• Strong experience with Subchapter K.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Support broader transactional tax matters across practice groups.
• Strong deal management skills, including drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and written work product.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Admission to and good standing with the Bar in the applicant’s state of residence.
• Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the firm’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working specifically in the renewable energy space.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary starting at $205,000+, determined during the interview process based on experience, expertise, business needs, and market factors.
• 1,200 annual billable hour requirement.
• Bonuses for exceeding billable hour requirements and for origination of new clients and matters, based on a percentage of total revenue received.
• Annual merit bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with an annual in-person retreat.
• 401(k) plan including firm profit-sharing matching.
• Dental, health, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Location

• Fully remote; must be licensed to practice law in the state of residence.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are also considered in accordance with applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special needs upon request.