Houston | Hybrid

Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000+

A premier national law firm is seeking a Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney to join its Houston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds, and strategic investors on sophisticated renewable energy tax and transactional matters.

Ideal Background

• 2–6 years of transactional tax, renewable energy tax, or corporate tax experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience advising clients on renewable energy tax incentives and federal tax credit qualification under Internal Revenue Code Sections 45 and 48

• Experience with beginning-of-construction rules, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, tax credit eligibility, and related IRS guidance

• Experience supporting tax equity financings, tax credit transfer transactions, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and other renewable energy investments

• Experience advising developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, lenders, and tax credit purchasers on sophisticated transactional tax matters

• Experience drafting and reviewing transaction documents, tax provisions, tax opinions, and due diligence materials

• Experience with solar, wind, battery energy storage, clean hydrogen, carbon capture, or other energy transition projects is preferred

• Strong analytical, drafting, research, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while working closely with multidisciplinary transaction teams

• Excellent academic credentials

• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus, but not required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Nationally recognized Renewable Energy Tax practice

✅ Sophisticated tax equity, tax credit transfer, and clean energy transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and responsibility

✅ Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects shaping the energy transition

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174