Associate - Tax Credit

BakerHostetler; Kentucky; On-site; USD 285,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits program

Collegial work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

BakerHostetler seeks a mid-to-senior Business Associate with 4+ years of law firm experience to bolster its Energy Credit practice within the Community Development team. The role focuses on structuring, financing, developing, acquiring, and operating renewable energy projects for developers, investors, lenders, sponsors, and governmental entities.

Candidates with substantial renewable energy tax credit experience are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to handle tax equity investments and

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in renewable energy tax credit transactions or similar transactions.
• Experience representing investors, lenders, developers, sponsors, syndicators, or fund participants in tax-advantaged structures.
• Experience reviewing organizational, financing, development, partnership, equity, and tax credit documents.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, due diligence, closings, and managing workstreams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Coordinate closings and manage transaction workstreams.
• Conduct due diligence and review project and tax-structuring documents.
• Advise clients across tax-advantaged renewable energy investments.

Skills

Renewable energy

Tax credit transactions

Drafting documents

Due diligence

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

BakerHostetler is seeking a mid-to-senior-level Business Associate (4+ years of law firm experience) to bolster its Energy Credit practice which is part of the firm’s nationally recognized Community Development team. This practice advises developers, investors, lenders, syndicators, sponsors, and governmental entities in structuring, financing, developing, acquiring, and operating renewable energy projects. Candidates with substantial experience in renewable energy tax credits are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Include

• 4-7 years of experience in renewable energy tax credit transactions, or similar transactions
• Experience representing investors, lenders, developers, sponsors, syndicators, or fund participants in tax-advantaged investment structures
• Experience reviewing organizational documents, financing agreements, development agreements, partnership agreements, equity capital contribution agreements, and tax credit-related transaction documents
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating closings, and managing transaction workstreams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sophisticated financing transactions simultaneously
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school

Preferred Experience

• Renewable energy project finance and tax credit transferability transactions
• Experience with tax credit transfer transactions and renewable energy incentive structures
• Experience representing institutional investors, banks, tax credit funds, or syndicators
• Tax equity investments, partnership-flip structures, or other tax-advantaged financing arrangements
• Federal, state, or local incentive programs supporting community development projects
• Representation of financial institutions, private equity funds, corporate investors, or developers

Successful Candidates Will Have Demonstrated

• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Clear and concise communication style (oral and written) with clients and team members

Why BakerHostetler?

• Join one of the nation's leading Community Development practices, advising on affordable housing, renewable energy, and other tax-advantaged investment transactions
• Work directly with nationally recognized partners and clients on sophisticated, market-leading matters
• Receive significant responsibility and client exposure early in your career.
• Gain experience across the full lifecycle of community development and project finance transactions
• Benefit from a transparent path for professional growth and advancement
• Do meaningful work that helps create affordable housing, expand clean energy development, and drive economic revitalization in communities across the country

Location

This position may be in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL.; Orlando, FL.; or Texas (Austin, Dallas, or Houston).

We offer top tier benefits and compensation, including a performance bonus, as well as a collegial work environment. Salary is commensurate with years of experience.

The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (10 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability.

For Chicago, the expected annual salary range for this position is $285,000 - $385,000.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.