Renewables Tax Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an attorney to join the Business Tax practice group in a full-time, partnership-track associate role focused on the tax aspects of renewable energy transactions. The attorney will advise on tax credits, structuring, negotiating, and documenting related matters.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tax experience in a law firm and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction, with excellent communication skills and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of tax experience in a law firm with renewable energy transactions.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on renewable energy tax credits and related transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document tax equity transactions and tax credit transfers.
• Demonstrate judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Renewable energy tax credits

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Judgment and confidence

Leadership potential

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• The role focuses on the tax aspects of renewable energy transactions.
• Responsibilities include advising clients on renewable energy tax credits and related transactions.
• Work involves structuring, negotiating, and documenting tax equity transactions and tax credit transfers.
• Candidates should possess the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues.
• Strong candidates will have relevant law firm experience with renewable energy tax credits and transactions.

Posting details

Hunton seeks an attorney with three to five years (class of 2023 – class of 2021) of experience to join the Business Tax practice group of the Tax & ERISA team in a full-time, partnership-track associate position focused on the tax aspects of renewable energy transactions. The attorney will be expected to advise clients on renewable energy tax credits and related transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting tax equity transactions and tax credit transfers. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and potential for leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues. A strong candidate will have relevant law firm experience with renewable energy tax credits and transactions. Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction in which the candidate will reside and practice is required. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position for full-time partnership-track associates is $260,000 to $365,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.