Renewable Energy Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Renewable Energy Tax Associate in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to advancing renewable energy projects, providing comprehensive legal support from inception to completion. The role involves navigating regulatory frameworks and structuring transactions to maximize tax and energy incentives.

Duties

• Assist clients with tax issues related to renewable energy transactions.
• Advise on construction, wage, and apprenticeship requirements under relevant tax codes.
• Support M&A transactions, tax equity transactions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct diligence on real property, regulatory, and project documents.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience with tax credit transactions and tax equity financings preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• LL.M. in taxation highly preferred.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This is the Houston office of a law firm that 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.