Mid-Level Renewable Energy Tax Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a mid-level transactional tax associate to join its Energy Project Development and Finance group. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic, nationally recognized practice, focusing on renewable energy and energy transition projects. The role is location-flexible and offers a competitive compensation package, as well as comprehensive benefits.

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

Duties:

• Provide transactional tax support for renewable energy and energy transition projects.
• Represent sponsors, lenders, or investors in renewable energy or power projects, tax-equity financing, and tax credit transfer transactions.
• Work on structuring and negotiating tax-advantageous transactions, including those involving complex tax credits and incentives.
• Assist with financing strategies, tax credit transactions, and other tax-related matters for energy projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide comprehensive legal advice and solutions to clients in the renewable energy sector.
• Engage in client interaction and advise on renewable energy laws, policies, and regulations.

Requirements:

• 2 to 6 years of transactional tax experience, with a focus on renewable energy and energy transition preferred.
• Experience with tax-equity financing, tax credits, and energy projects is highly desired.
• Strong background in partnership tax and transactional experience, with a keen interest in renewable energy law.
• Admission to one or more state bars is required.
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, though not mandatory.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in at least one state jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of renewable energy, tax equity, and tax credit transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with an ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with location-specific pay ranges:
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Health insurance, including optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary insurance options (accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer, pet insurance).
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.
• Strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and career development.

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.