Associate Tax Energy and Infrastructure - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Associate – Energy & Infrastructure
Practice Area: Tax – Energy & Infrastructure
Experience Level: Minimum 3 Years Position Summary

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 law firm seeking a Tax Associate to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice group in Washington, D.C. or New York. The firm advises leading clients on high-impact transactions across the U.S. power and energy transition sectors. This position focuses on federal tax issues related to renewable energy, infrastructure projects, and energy-related M&A.

• Advise on renewable energy tax credits (including ITC, PTC, and 45Q) for projects such as wind, solar, and carbon capture .

• Structure and negotiate tax equity financing transactions for both sponsors and investors.

• Draft and review tax-related provisions in partnership agreements , credit agreements , and transactional documents .

• Provide tax counsel for energy sector M&A , including asset and stock acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.

• Interpret and apply partnership tax rules and other federal tax regulations relevant to energy and infrastructure transactions.

• Collaborate with cross-practice teams including project finance, corporate, and regulatory lawyers.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice law in desired State or eligible for admission.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in federal income tax law with a focus on energy and infrastructure projects .

• Strong background in renewable energy transactions , tax equity structures , and partnership taxation .

• Experience advising clients in the U.S. power sector and familiarity with the evolving energy transition regulatory landscape.

• Additional experience in general M&A tax matters is highly desirable.

• Excellent legal research , drafting , and analytical skills.