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Law Firm
New York City, NY, United States
Associate: Tax - Transactional
Attorney
Company Review
4-8 yrs required
Full-time
No
based on cost of living in that particular area. Overview of Associate: Tax - Transactional - Americas Role Law Firm is looking for a mid-level to senior-level tax associate to support its growing renewable energy and energy transition practices. You should have experience with renewable energy tax credits, project finance, and partnership and M&A transactions, preferably including negotiating and documenting tax equity transactions. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge transactions taking advantage of tax incentives in the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. You should be comfortable handling complex contractual work, combining a vigilance and eye for detail with the creativity to develop innovative solutions. You will be working alongside experienced partners within the Tax Group, and with colleagues across the firm’s offices and practices—from Project Development & Finance and Energy Transition to M&A. Job Responsibilities: • Negotiate and draft tax-related provisions for a variety of transaction documents including, but not limited to partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, credit agreements, and related documentation • Review and draft tax-related provisions of construction documents, offtake agreements (such as power purchase agreements), and other project documents • Draft memoranda and opinions on the qualification of projects for tax credits, structuring of investments, and related tax matters • Coordinate internal and external resources in the various competence areas necessary in project development, financing and other transactions Job Qualifications: • 4+ years of domestic taxation law experience, with background in partnership tax or tax credits • Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker • Commercial and business awareness • Outstanding communication skills • Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects • Excellent drafting skills • Driven by professional growth • Strong professional presence • Client service focus • Team player • Strong judgment • Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter • Fluency in English • Admitted to the bar and in good standing Salary Information The salary range for the Associate: Tax - Transactional - Americas role is $295,000 - $400,000 per year. Salary range in other markets will vary based on cost of living in that particular area. Overview of Law Firm Law Firm is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Our Practice Area The Global Tax Group supports clients by bringing insight to the business and legal intricacies of the full spectrum of domestic and international tax matters. The Group is widely recognized for its forward-thinking approach, having handled numerous precedent-setting global firsts. As an associate focusing on the tax aspects of transactions, you will be expected to take on significant responsibility from an early stage—preparing tax analyses, drafting memos and opinions, reviewing and marking up contracts, and negotiating with other side counsel. From the moment you join the practice, you will be working alongside experienced partners within the Tax Group, and with colleagues across the firm’s offices and practices—from Project Development & Finance and Energy Transition to M&A. Working in a fast-paced practice with a high turnover of matters, the workload can be intense but is always rewarding—both in terms of the excellent opportunities for professional development, and the satisfaction gained by making a valued contribution to your team’s success. Location & Reporting This is an Associate role based in New York, Washington, DC Chicago or Houston. Equal Opportunities Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. Summary Law Firm is looking for
Not applicable
Comprehensive benefits package
English
Juris Doctor
Please apply online at
Legal
USD 295000 to 400000 Annually
Apr 14, 2024
Jul 28, 2024
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