Associate - Tax in Energy & Infrastructure

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join the Energy & Infrastructure group in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience in financings and M&A related to power and energy transition transactions, with substantive experience in energy tax credit transactions.

Duties

• Document and negotiate complex joint ventures and tax equity transactions.
• Handle tax credit transfers and partnership tax rules.
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in partnership agreements, credit agreements, and purchase and sale documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with financings and M&A in power and energy transition transactions.
• Substantive experience with energy tax credit transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with partnership tax rules.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness program.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Support for managing health and future savings.

Its area of specialization is complex transactional matters. The firm represent clients in the energy industry namely energy companies, private equity funds, investment banks and commercial lenders. The Texas practice staffs over fifty knowledgeable attorneys. Over thirty-five billion U.S. dollars in debt and equity capital market transactions was accomplished by the Texas practice group. A notable industry publication awarded the Texas practice with a high ranking for their mergers and acquisitions law expertise.