Tax Equity Associate Attorney

Job Title: Tax Equity Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Tax Equity Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of significant transactional experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex tax equity financing and tax credit transactions, including negotiation, preparation of key agreements, and conducting thorough due diligence on project agreements. This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package and the chance to advance in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on tax equity financing, including tax credit purchase agreements and related transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements such as equity capital contribution agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and tax credit purchase agreements.
• Lead due diligence efforts and review project agreements, including off-take agreements, EPC contracts, supply contracts, O&M services, and other relevant project agreements.
• Collaborate with clients and other professionals to structure and execute complex financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Support senior attorneys in providing strategic legal advice on tax equity matters and transaction management.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in tax equity financing and related transactions (classes of 2019-2022).
• Extensive experience in negotiating and preparing equity capital contribution agreements, LLC agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, and membership interest purchase agreements.
• Proficient in reviewing and conducting due diligence on key project agreements (off-take, EPC, supply, O&M services, etc.).
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in California.

Skills:

• Expertise in tax equity finance and tax credit transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct in-depth due diligence and analyze complex legal and financial documents.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA