Associate - Tax in Energy and Infrastructure

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join the Energy and Infrastructure group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have experience in financings and mergers and acquisitions 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 sectors.
• Substantive experience with energy tax credit transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in Illinois or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Familiarity with partnership tax rules.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Retirement savings plans.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.