Tax Associate (Midlevel) - D.C.

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 270,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate (Energy & Transactional Tax) to join its Charlotte, NY, or Washington, D.C. office. The role requires 4–6 years of transactional tax experience and a J.D. from an accredited law school, with an LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.

Salary ranges from $270,000 to $365,000, with exposure to renewable energy projects, tax equity investments, and sophisticated financing transactions within a nationally recognized transactional team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–6 years of transactional tax experience.
• LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated tax matters, including renewable energy projects.
• Contribute to tax equity investments and complex financing transactions.
• Handle partnership, joint venture, and LLC tax issues.
• Address tax provisions in M&A transactions and related agreements.
• Draft stock purchase, asset purchase, and merger agreements with tax considerations.

Skills

Transactional tax

Renewable energy

Tax equity

Partnership & LLC

Tax provisions

M&A tax

Drafting & negotiation

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation preferred

Job description

Tax Associate (Energy & Transactional Tax)

Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm

seeking a Tax Associate to join its Charlotte, New York, or Washington, D.C. office.Locations:

Charlotte, NC | New York, NY | Washington, D.C.Experience:

4–6 YearsCompensation:

$270,000–$365,000This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional tax attorney to work on sophisticated tax matters, including renewable energy projects, tax equity investments, and complex financing transactions.

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Transactional tax matters
• Renewable energy projects and tax credits
• Tax equity and credit transfer transactions
• Partnership, joint venture, and LLC agreements
• Tax aspects of equity and debt financings
• Tax provisions in M&A transactions
• Stock purchase, asset purchase, and merger agreements

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 4–6 years of transactional tax experience
• LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively

This role offers significant client exposure, active mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a sophisticated tax practice within a nationally recognized transactional team.