Job Description
The position involves providing legal guidance on federal tax credits, project structuring, and financing for utility-scale solar and storage projects, including drafting and negotiating related contracts and advising on tax incentives and compliance within the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance on federal tax credit qualification, entity structuring, and tax risk mitigation for renewable energy projects
- Analyze and advise on eligibility for tax incentives such as ITC, PTC, and transferability requirements
- Draft, review, and negotiate project and financing documents including purchase agreements, financing documents, and tax equity arrangements
- Model, structure, negotiate, and execute contracts for utility-scale solar and storage projects
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, sponsors, investors, and lenders
- Stay informed on IRS guidance, Treasury regulations, and industry best practices related to renewable energy tax incentives
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 4 to 7 years of tax practice experience at a major law firm or equivalent environment
- Experience with IRA-related guidance and transferability markets
- Capability to interface directly with external advisors and counterparties
- Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy tax incentives, tax equity structures, and project finance transactions
- Strong understanding of partnership tax principles and federal income tax rules applicable to energy projects
- Experience with federal tax credit qualification, including ITC, PTC, transferability, prevailing wage apprenticeship requirements, domestic content, and other issues
- Experience with project structuring and commercial contract review for large-scale solar and storage projects, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating project and financing documents such as purchase price agreements, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, EPC O M agreements, and tax equity documentation
- Experience in tax equity financing, tax credit transfers, and renewable energy financing arrangements
- Ability to analyze and advise on federal tax credit eligibility and related issues
- Ability to stay current and advise on evolving IRS guidance, Treasury regulations, and industry best practices related to renewable energy tax incentives
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with salary range of $162,966 to $191,725 USD plus bonus
Work from home (remote work opportunity)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
401(k) matching
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