Renewable Tax Attorney

JCW Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

JCW Group, a rapidly growing renewable energy firm, seeks a Renewable Energy Tax Attorney to support the legal and commercial teams on complex federal tax matters in a high-visibility role. You will provide tax advice on renewable energy transactions, advise on the federal income tax implications of tax credits, and structure tax equity financings, transferability transactions, and restructurings.

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Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 4-8 years of experience practicing federal tax law.
• Strong experience advising on renewable energy transactions, tax equity financings, or project finance.
• Deep knowledge of renewable energy tax credits, including Sections 45, 45Q, 45X, 45Y, 48, 48E, and transferability under Section 6418.
• Experience with partnership taxation and transaction structuring.
• Prior experience at a leading law firm or in-house at a renewable energy developer, investor, sponsor, or infrastructure platform.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with senior business leaders in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advice on renewable energy transactions, including project acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Advise on the federal income tax implications of renewable energy tax credits, including the Inflation Reduction Act and related guidance.
• Structure and negotiate tax equity financings, transferability transactions, partnership flip structures, and sale-leaseback arrangements.
• Review and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, financing documents, and tax-related provisions.
• Partner closely with development, finance, accounting, and commercial teams to support project execution.
• Analyze new legislation, Treasury guidance, and IRS regulations impacting renewable energy incentives and communicate business implications.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and project financings, identifying tax risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, accounting firms, and financial advisors on complex tax matters.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives designed to maximize available federal and state incentives.

Skills

Federal tax

Renewable energy transactions

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy firm with a nationwide portfolio of utility-scale solar, battery storage, and other clean energy projects. As the business continues to expand through acquisitions, project development, and tax credit monetization, they are looking to add a Renewable Energy Tax Attorney to support the legal and commercial teams on complex federal tax matters. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to sophisticated transactions, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advice on renewable energy transactions, including project acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Advise on the federal income tax implications of renewable energy tax credits, including the Inflation Reduction Act and related guidance.
• Structure and negotiate tax equity financings, transferability transactions, partnership flip structures, and sale-leaseback arrangements.
• Review and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, financing documents, and tax-related provisions.
• Partner closely with development, finance, accounting, and commercial teams to support project execution.
• Analyze new legislation, Treasury guidance, and IRS regulations impacting renewable energy incentives and communicate business implications.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and project financings, identifying tax risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, accounting firms, and financial advisors on complex tax matters.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives designed to maximize available federal and state incentives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 4-8 years of experience practicing federal tax law.
• Strong experience advising on renewable energy transactions, tax equity financings, or project finance.
• Deep knowledge of renewable energy tax credits, including Sections 45, 45Q, 45X, 45Y, 48, 48E, and transferability under Section 6418.
• Experience with partnership taxation and transaction structuring.
• Prior experience at a leading law firm or in-house at a renewable energy developer, investor, sponsor, or infrastructure platform.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with senior business leaders in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.

Why This Opportunity

• Join a high-growth renewable energy platform at the forefront of the energy transition.
• Work on sophisticated tax planning and transaction work rather than routine compliance.
• Significant exposure to executive leadership and deal teams.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with excellent long-term growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits.