Mid-Level Tax Associate to Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated mid-level associate to counsel in Denver, CO, to join its nationally recognized Tax practice. The role focuses on renewable energy transactions and federal tax credit monetization structures, offering the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions involving wind, solar, battery storage, and other energy transition assets.

Duties

• Advise clients on federal income tax aspects of renewable energy transactions, including ITC/PTC qualification, structuring, and compliance.
• Counsel sponsors, investors, and lenders on tax credit transferability, direct pay, and credit monetization strategies.
• Analyze and apply complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including various agreements related to tax credits and investments.
• Advise tax equity investors and project development lenders on state and local taxes applicable to renewable energy projects.
• Provide guidance on M&A transactions.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience at a law firm.
• Experience with renewable energy tax credits and complex transactional tax matters.
• Familiarity with ITCs/PTCs and current IRS guidance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Strong analytical and technical tax expertise.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively under deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and strong client-service orientation.
• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction of the office of residence (or eligibility to waive in).

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical tax expertise.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively under deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and strong client-service orientation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible time-off plans including paid parental leave, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

This is a firm with a very long history in the Colorado legal community. One of the largest and most diverse firms in the Rocky Mountain region, this firm has grown to such an extent that it now has offices throughout the World; however, it definitely calls the Rocky Mountain region its home. It is notable that this firm's pro bono commitment is among the highest of any Colorado law firm, and associates are encouraged to become active in pro bono work. One thing that is notable is that it has been able to change with the times. Even 20 years ago, this firm was strongly focused on traditional types of Colorado law such as water law; however, as the economy has changed so too has this firm. Indeed, it has rapidly expanded in most practice areas and in the 1990s was very strong in its representation of emerging businesses. Compensation at this firm is very competitive with most other major Colorado law firm. The firm is nationally recognized for the strength of its litigation practice and serves its clients in areas as diverse as employment, the environment, securities and even in the torts context. Over half of the firm's attorneys are involved in some direct way with the firm's litigation practice. This firm is also clearly a pioneer among law firms from the perspective that it has developed and uses some outstanding technology to run the firm. We give this firm high remarks in all respects for the innovation it brings to the practice of law.