Energy and Infrastructure Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Associate with six months to 2 years of transactional tax experience to join their Energy and Infrastructure Tax practice in Washington, D.C. The role involves supporting the financing of renewable energy assets and monetizing tax credits, assisting developers, sponsors, and investors in wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects.

Duties

• Support the Energy and Infrastructure group in financing renewable energy assets.
• Assist in the monetization of tax credits for energy projects.
• Collaborate with developers, sponsors, and investors on renewable energy projects.

Requirements

• At least six months of large law firm experience in tax aspects of renewable energy transactions.
• Experience in tax equity financings and M&A preferred.
• Membership to the State Bar of the desired location is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong logical reasoning and research abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.