Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a talented Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney to join their New York City, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience in a law firm, with a strong background in tax credit transactions, tax equity financings, and related tax matters in the renewable energy sector.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and assistance to clients on tax issues related to renewable energy transactions.
• Advise clients on beginning construction, prevailing wage, and apprenticeship requirements under code sections 45 and 48.
• Assist clients in M&A transactions, tax equity transactions, tax credit transfers, and other joint ventures in the renewable energy space.

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of experience in a law firm specializing in tax matters related to renewable energy.
• Experience with tax credit transactions, tax credit transfers, tax equity financings, and tax opinion letters.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable institution.
• LL.M. in taxation is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation (preferred).

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of tax law, particularly as it pertains to renewable energy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

This small New York office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work in a small firm atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the New York office include mergers and acquisitions, and finance and joint ventures. They have a dynamic client roster ranging from mainstream corporate to the entertainment field. They serve public, private, government and nonprofit clients from such industries as automotive, banking and financial services, chemicals, energy resources, food processing, general manufacturing, government, health care, insurance, real estate, retailing, sports and entertainment, technology and telecom, and transportation.