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 Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have experience with financings and mergers & acquisitions related to power and energy transition transactions, including 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 the energy sector.
• Substantive experience with energy tax credit transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with partnership tax rules.
• Ability to develop practical, commercial solutions to complex tax issues.

Benefits

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

Boasting a large presence in the corporate and litigation arenas, exceptional training programs, and an innovative partner assessment program, the firm is a major hit with associates. At this firm, associates learn exactly what it means to practice law--and have a breadth of appreciation for all elements of large full-service practice. In their posh DC offices, the environment is professional and polished.