Clean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels, seeks to hire a highly qualified junior Tax associate with excellent law firm experience and academic credentials to join our firm. We are looking for an attorney who has expertise working on debt financings, including large syndicated financings and traditional project financings. The ideal applicant would also have a solid corporate law foundation and particular experience working in the renewable energy space.
This position is fully remote – as a distributed law firm, we offer the opportunity to work remotely from wherever you are licensed to practice law.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1–3 years of experience at a law firm serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
LL.M. in Taxation from accredited law school
Substantive experience advising on tax matters for renewable energy projects, including research and drafting of legal opinions, with familiarity in Investment and Production Tax Credits, tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions, beginning of construction analyses, and related issues.
Strong experience with Subchapter K.
Ability to analyze complex tax issues and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions, including support for broader transactional tax matters across firm practice groups.
Strong deal management capabilities, with excellent drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in legal research and written work product.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Admission to, and good standing with, the Bar in the applicant’s state of residence.
Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the firm’s mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the junior attorney for renewable energy transactions, in particular tax equity transactions (investor- and sponsor-side) and tax credit transfer transactions.
Conduct legal research and analysis on complex tax issues.
Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and tax-related documents.
Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on tax matters.
Assist with tax due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations.
BENEFITS
1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with bonuses for exceeding such requirement and for origination of new clients and matters based on a percentage of total revenue received.
Base salary of $160,000+. The base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
Annual merit bonuses
Fully remote work environment with annual in-person retreat
401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching
Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
WHO WE ARE
At Clean Energy Counsel, we provide the legal power to get sustainable projects developed, financed, and built – because speeding our transition away from fossil fuels is how we change the world’s trajectory for the better. Our team of attorneys gets deals closed and projects built because we care. Advancing clean energy isn’t just our job—it’s our hope for the future. Clean Energy Counsel gives attorneys the opportunity to do sophisticated, meaningful, industry-advancing work, all while leading a more balanced life in a work culture that values collaboration and respect. For clients, this translates to an extraordinary level of care, brought to bear for common cause. As the only mission-driven law firm solely focused on renewable energy, Clean Energy Counsel carries forward its unique model of advancing a sustainable future with sustainable law.
Our singular focus attracts the best talent in the industry, and we’ve built a deep and diverse bench of industry veterans who are passionate about their work and value our culture of respect and support.
We represent a diverse range of renewable energy project developers, investors, suppliers, and service providers across a full spectrum of technologies, including solar, energy storage, wind, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, waste to value, and sustainable infrastructure and materials - from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups.
COME AS YOU ARE!
Our deep-rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our ability to attract high performing attorneys with diverse experience and perspectives who value a supportive work culture based on care and respect. That includes providing equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.