Renewable Energy M&A Associate

McGuireWoods LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in Houston seeks an associate attorney to work on cutting-edge renewable energy matters, focusing on financing and acquisitions. You will support development, construction, financing, acquisition, and disposition of energy projects and tax equity strategies for solar, wind, and other technologies.

The role offers exposure to developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, lenders, and corporate transactions across multiple industries, with opportunities to advance within a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission.
• 1–8 years of relevant experience in project finance, energy transactions, tax equity, and/or corporate M&A.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, high-performing team.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring and negotiating tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, joint ventures, preferred equity investments, and other project-level capital arrangements.
• Support the development, construction, financing, acquisition, and disposition of energy infrastructure projects.
• Advise clients on tax credit monetization strategies for renewable energy and energy transition projects.
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and analyze transaction documents and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated associate attorney to join a high-performing team working on cutting‑edge renewable energy matters, with a focus on financing and acquisitions. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners on sophisticated transactions at the forefront of the energy transition.

The associate will support development, construction, financing, acquisition, and disposition of energy infrastructure projects, and tax credit monetization strategies for renewable energy and energy transition projects, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, clean hydrogen, and other clean‑energy technologies. The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, tax credit buyers, and lenders, structuring and negotiating tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, joint ventures, preferred equity investments, and other project‑level capital arrangements. The associate will also advise public and private companies on a broad range of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring and negotiating tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, joint ventures, preferred equity investments, and other project‑level capital arrangements.
• Support the development, construction, financing, acquisition, and disposition of energy infrastructure projects.
• Advise clients on tax credit monetization strategies for renewable energy and energy transition projects.
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and analyze transaction documents and conduct legal due diligence.

Job Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar or eligibility for admission by waiver or examination.
• 1–8 years of relevant experience in project finance, energy transactions, tax equity, and/or corporate M&A (candidates with strong, transferable transactional experience are encouraged to apply).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively within a fast‑paced, high‑performing team.
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy, the energy transition, and project finance.

Why Join Us

You will work directly with accomplished attorneys, whose practice focuses on the development, construction, financing, acquisition, and disposition of energy infrastructure projects, as well as tax credit monetization strategies for renewable energy and energy transition projects. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, high‑performing practice committed to excellence and innovation in the clean energy space.