Renewables M&A Attorney: Energy Projects & Tax Equity

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

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