Renewable Energy Tax Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

High-impact work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Renewable Energy Tax Associate for a San Francisco, CA law firm, offering hands-on experience with a team of tax lawyers on innovative renewable energy transactions and a chance to tackle sophisticated tax work from day one.

Ideal candidates have 1–8 years of law firm experience, with exposure to tax credit transactions and tax opinions. A JD is required; California bar admission or eligibility is essential, and an LL.M. in taxation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–8 years of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Experience with tax credit transactions and tax opinion letters.
• LL.M. in taxation preferred.
• California bar admission or eligibility for admission.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax credit qualification, including construction and wage requirements.
• Support M&A transactions, tax equity financings, and tax credit transfers.
• Contribute to a practice with significant client responsibility from the start.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Renewable Energy Tax Associate in San Francisco, CA. This role offers the chance to work with a team of tax lawyers on innovative renewable energy transactions, providing hands‑on experience in a dynamic field.

Duties

• Advise clients on tax credit qualification, including construction and wage requirements under relevant tax codes.
• Support M&A transactions, tax equity financings, and tax credit transfers.
• Contribute to a practice with significant client responsibility from the start.

Requirements

• 1-8 years of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Experience with tax credit transactions and tax opinion letters.
• Excellent academic credentials required; LL.M. in taxation preferred.
• Admission to the California bar or eligibility for admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar Admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engagement in high-impact, sophisticated legal work.