Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a knowledgeable and experienced Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney to provide comprehensive tax counsel to clients involved in renewable energy transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in tax law focusing on renewable energy, including advising on construction requirements, prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship requirements under code sections 45 and 48, M&A transactions, tax equity transactions, tax credit transfers, and joint ventures.

Duties:

• Provide expert tax advice to clients engaged in renewable energy transactions.
• Analyze and interpret tax laws, regulations, and rulings relevant to renewable energy projects.
• Draft and review legal documents, including tax opinions, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct due diligence reviews for renewable energy transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to structure tax-efficient transactions.
• Assist in negotiating and drafting transactional documents related to tax aspects.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations impacting renewable energy projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-8 years of experience practicing law in a reputable firm.
• Demonstrated experience in tax credit transactions, tax credit transfers, tax equity financings, and tax opinion letters.
• Strong understanding of construction requirements, prevailing wage requirements, and apprenticeship requirements under code sections 45 and 48.
• Excellent academic credentials from a recognized institution.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.

Preferred Education and Certifications:

• LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited institution.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Adaptability to evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in legal practice.

Job Location: Richmond, VA

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.