Renewable Energy Junior Tax Attorney

Clean Energy Counsel; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 123.318 - 150.722; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual merit bonuses

401(k) with profit-sharing matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

A mission-driven law firm is seeking a highly qualified junior Tax associate with expertise in renewable energy law. The role requires 1–3 years of law firm experience, proficiency in drafting legal documents, and advising on tax matters. This is a fully remote position, offering a base salary of $160,000+ with bonuses for exceeding billing requirements. The firm values diversity and provides a supportive work culture, with various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of experience in a law firm focused on renewable energy.
• Substantive experience in advising on tax matters related to renewable energy projects.
• Strong capabilities in analyzing complex tax issues.

Aufgaben

• Serve as junior attorney for renewable energy tax transactions.
• Conduct legal research and draft tax-related documents.
• Collaborate on tax matters with clients and colleagues.

Kenntnisse

Experience in renewable energy law

Tax advisory

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Communication and negotiation

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Taxation

Jobbeschreibung

Clean Energy Counsel is a mission‑driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels, seeking a highly qualified junior Tax associate with excellent law firm experience and academic credentials to join our team. The ideal applicant will have expertise working on debt financings, including large syndicated and traditional project financings, a solid corporate law foundation, and particular experience working in the renewable energy space.

This position is fully remote – you may work from wherever you are licensed to practice law.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience at a law firm serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
• Substantive experience advising on tax matters for renewable energy projects, including research and drafting of legal opinions, with familiarity in Investment and Production Tax Credits, tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions, beginning‑of‑construction analyses, and related issues.
• Strong experience with Subchapter K.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and deliver practical, business‑oriented solutions, including support for broader transactional tax matters across firm practice groups.
• Strong deal‑management capabilities, with excellent drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and written work product.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and LL.M. in Taxation from accredited law schools.
• Admission to, and good standing with, the Bar in the applicant’s state of residence.
• Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the firm’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the junior attorney for renewable energy transactions, in particular tax equity transactions (investor‑ and sponsor‑side) and tax credit transfer transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex tax issues.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and tax‑related documents.
• Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on tax matters.
• Assist with tax due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations.

Benefits

• 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with bonuses for exceeding such requirement and for origination of new clients and matters based on a percentage of total revenue received.
• Base salary of $160,000+. The base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
• Annual merit bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with annual in‑person retreat.
• 401(k), including firm profit‑sharing matching.
• Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our deep‑rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our ability to attract high‑performing attorneys with diverse experience and perspectives who value a supportive work culture based on care and respect. That includes providing equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.