Counsel, Taxation

Description

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, and external stakeholders (sponsors, investors, developers, lenders, advisors).
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of project and financing documents, including purchase price agreements, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, EPC/O&M agreements, and financing and tax equity documentation.
• Advise and become a cross-functional team member responsible for modeling, structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Provide strategic guidance and cross functional support on project development matters, including tax credit qualification, entity structuring, tax risk mitigation, and monetization strategies.
• Be the primary point of contact and coordinate with external legal counsel.
• Stay current and advise the business on evolving IRS guidance, Treasury regulations, and industry best practices related to renewable energy tax incentives.
• Analyze and advise on federal tax credit eligibility, including ITC, PTC, transferability, prevailing wage/apprenticeship requirements, domestic content and other issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy tax incentives, tax equity structures, and project finance transactions.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience with IRA-related guidance and transferability markets.
• Strong understanding of partnership tax principles and federal income tax rules applicable to energy projects.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• 4–7 years of tax practice experience at a major law firm or equivalent environment.
• Capability to interface directly external advisors and counterparties.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance