Tax Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 Firm

This Vault Top 30 firm's national tax practice seeks a mid-level associate through counsel with 5+ years' experience in renewable energy transactions and federal tax credit monetization. The role covers opportunities to counsel sponsors, investors, and lenders on production tax credits (PTCs), investment tax credits (ITCs), and other transferable tax credits in energy transition projects involving wind, solar, battery storage, and fuel cells.

The work:

• Advise clients on federal income tax qualification and structuring of renewable energy transactions
• Counsel sponsors, investors, and lenders on tax credit transferability, direct pay eligibility, and credit monetization strategies
• Apply complex Internal Revenue Code provisions, including Sections 45Y, 48E, and 45Z
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents: build transfer agreements, EPC/BOP agreements, equipment supply agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, and partnership structures
• Advise tax equity investors and lenders on state and local tax implications of renewable energy projects
• Support M&A transactions

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years of relevant tax experience at a law firm, with demonstrated expertise in renewable energy tax credits
• Strong analytical and technical tax knowledge, particularly with ITCs/PTCs and current IRS guidance
• Proficiency drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction