Job Description
An experienced Taxation Attorney will provide legal guidance on federal tax credits, project structuring, and financing for utility-scale solar and storage projects, supporting the development and execution of renewable energy transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance on project development, including tax credit qualification, entity structuring, and risk mitigation
- Analyze and advise on federal tax credit eligibility and related issues
- Draft, review, and negotiate project and financing documents
- Model, structure, negotiate, and execute contracts for renewable energy projects
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as sponsors, investors, lenders, and advisors
- Coordinate with external legal counsel
- 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, commercial contract review, and drafting, including purchase price agreements, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, EPC O M agreements, and tax equity documentation.
- Experience with tax equity financing, tax credit transfers, and other renewable energy financing arrangements.
- Ability to analyze and advise on federal tax credit eligibility and related issues.
- Ability to provide strategic guidance and cross-functional support on project development matters, including tax credit qualification, entity structuring, tax risk mitigation, and monetization strategies.
- Ability to stay current and advise the business 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
Compensation/salary range: $170,000 - $210,000 USD
Work schedule: Flexible PTO
Work environment perks: 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Additional benefits: Bonus opportunities, remote work options
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