Renewable Energy Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Renewable Energy Tax Associate in Houston, TX. The associate will join a team dedicated to advancing renewable energy projects, providing comprehensive support from project 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 4 years of experience in a law firm or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience with tax credit transactions and financings preferred.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Education

• LL.M. in taxation highly preferred.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.

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.