Energy and Climate Solutions Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Tax Associate in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of tax equity transactional experience, particularly in tax equity partnership transactions, inverted lease and sale-leaseback transactions, equipment safe harbor transactions, and tax credit transfer transactions. Experience in sectors such as wind, solar, battery storage, geothermal, nuclear, advanced manufacturing, and EV charging is preferred.

Duties

• Provide counsel in substantive Federal tax credit matters.
• Offer written advice on tax equity transactions.
• Collaborate with the energy tax team leader and manage client transactions.
• Work with project finance practice, including corporate, debt, and securitization input.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of tax equity transactional experience.
• Experience with tax equity partnership and lease transactions.
• Background in sectors like wind, solar, and battery storage preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and transactional skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Healthcare coverage for family members.
• Family-building benefits including IVF and adoption.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.