Projects Tax Associate

Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC

Our client is seeking a tax associate with a strong interest in renewable energy and other aspects of the energy transition to work with its project finance group. This role involves supporting senior associates and partners who work with project developers, lenders and investors on solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage, carbon capture, renewable natural gas, green hydrogen, electric transmission and similar projects. As part of their team, you’ll gain exposure to cutting‑edge developments in federal tax law and work closely with leading practitioners in the field.

Key Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience as a tax lawyer.
• Familiarity with renewable energy incentives, such as the various tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, and partnership taxation is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• LLM in taxation is preferred.
• Prior work experience within a large law firm is preferred.

Additional Information

• Work on complex financing and tax transactions alongside experienced attorneys.
• Gain invaluable exposure to global legal practices and deepen your understanding of corporate and project-focused matters.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative firm that values professional growth and excellence.

Location

Washington D.C. or the New York office is preferred. This position may be based in our Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC office. Please indicate your office(s) of interest in your application.

Compensation

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full-time base salary per year for this position will range between$235,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus. This range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for the position. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Salary

$235,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus

Exempt/Not Exempt

Exempt