Associate - Tax in Energy & Infrastructure

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join the Energy & Infrastructure group in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience with financings and mergers and acquisitions related to power and energy transition transactions, including 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 the energy sector.
• Substantive experience with energy tax credit transactions.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

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.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.