Tax Attorney

Tax Associate Attorney – Energy & Infrastructure Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to join the Energy & Infrastructure practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in Chicago, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with six months to two years of transactional tax experience to join a nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure Tax practice. The role focuses on renewable energy transactions, tax equity financings, and the monetization of tax credits, supporting developers, sponsors, and investors on cutting-edge energy transition projects. Responsibilities Advise clients on the tax aspects of renewable energy transactions, including wind, solar, and other energy transition projects. Support tax equity financings and the monetization of renewable energy tax credits. Assist with the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions involving renewable energy assets. Work with developers, sponsors, investors, and financial institutions on sophisticated transactional matters. Conduct legal research and analyze complex tax issues affecting energy and infrastructure transactions. Draft and review transactional documents related to tax structuring and financing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on project finance, corporate, and energy transactions. Provide practical, business-focused tax advice throughout all phases of complex transactions. Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Active membership in the Illinois, California, or District of Columbia Bar, depending on office location. Six months to two years of transactional tax experience at a major law firm. Experience with the tax aspects of renewable energy transactions, including tax equity financings and M&A, is preferred. Candidates with sophisticated partnership tax or tax credit structuring experience and a strong interest in renewable energy are also encouraged to apply. Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and writing skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $225,000-$235,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Mental health and wellness programs Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits Short- and long-term disability coverage Industry-leading parental leave Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options 401(k) retirement plan Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility Work Arrangement Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence. About the Firm Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated tax attorney with seven or more years of transactional tax experience and a strong interest in community development transactions utilizing new markets tax credits (NMTCs), historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs) and/or renewable energy investment tax credits (RETCs), to join our growing Tax Credit & Impact Finance group in our San Francisco office. Experience with NMTCs, HTCs, and RETCs is strongly preferred, but not required. Excellent writing and analytical skills are required. Active license to practice in the applicable jurisdiction is required. Please apply online and provide a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, class rank if known, and a writing sample. At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: Medical, dental, and vision health plans Medical savings accounts Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D Short- and long-term disability benefits Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program #J-18808-Ljbffr