Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

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Job Title: Tax Senior - Sustainability, Climate & Equity - Renewable Energy

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior within the Sustainability, Climate, and Equity: Renewable Energy practice at the company, the role involves advising clients on tax issues related to renewable energy projects. This includes working with an experienced team to address the tax needs of clients who develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, battery storage, geothermal, biomass, and fuel cell projects. The responsibilities include:

- Supporting renewable energy client engagements and participating in targeting new clients.
- Delivering value to clients by identifying opportunities and advising on potential benefits and eligibility requirements related to various tax credits, such as IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit, IRC section 45 Production Tax Credit, IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit, and IRC section 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit.
- Preparing tax returns and providing advisory services related to the modeling and structuring of renewable energy tax equity structures, including partnership flips, sale-leaseback, and pass-through lease.
- Maintaining and developing strong internal and client relationships.
- Demonstrating sound judgment and a quality-first mentality with respect to evaluating eligibility for various fact patterns.
- Developing processes with colleagues in other technical specialties and materials to perform benefit calculations.
- Collaborating with member firms, including Advisory and Consulting, to execute work streams such as valuation studies, tax equity modeling, and life cycle assessment studies.
- Identifying potential issues and proposing solutions to leadership, as well as implementing process improvement strategies.
- Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory tax developments and working with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients.
- Providing support for various internal initiatives and special tax-related projects.

Education and Experience Information:
Required qualifications for the Tax Senior role include:

- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, law, business administration, economics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work and the clients and industries/sectors served.
- Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed attorney.
- Enrolled Agent.
- Certifications such as Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Preferred qualifications include:

- An advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment.
- Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions.
- Previous experience at a Big 4 or large CPA or law firm.

Salary Information:
The wage range for the Tax Senior role takes into account various factors considered in making compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,570 to $151,580. Additionally, candidates may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:
The company offers a broad range of benefits to its employees, recognizing that great people make a great organization. The inclusive culture at the company empowers employees to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference individually and collectively. The company emphasizes professional development, offering opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, employees have various opportunities to continue growing throughout their careers.

The company is committed to making an impact that matters for its people, clients, and communities, with a purpose that defines its work every day. The company supports sustainability, climate, and equity initiatives, helping clients with their global tax challenges and transforming their tax departments to create greater impact for their organizations. The company's approach to complex tax issues is holistic and coordinated, offering services relevant to multiple jurisdictions and countries where clients do business.

Legal Considerations:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st, 2026.