Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney (0.5-2 Years) - Chicago, IL- 420011
Job ID: 420011
Practice area:- Energy - Renewables - Transactional,Energy and Oil & Gas - General,Tax - Federal,Tax - General,Tax - M&A and Transactions
Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney (0.5–2 Years) – Energy Transition & Tax Credit Transactions Practice | Chicago, IL | Illinois Bar Required
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A nationally recognized energy and tax practice is seeking a Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney with six months to two years of experience to join its Chicago office. This opportunity offers sophisticated transactional work involving renewable energy financings, tax credit monetization, tax equity investments, and energy transition projects while advising developers, sponsors, lenders, and investors across the renewable energy sector.
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A premier law firm is seeking a Renewable Energy Tax Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Energy and Infrastructure practice in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for attorneys seeking to develop specialized expertise at the intersection of renewable energy development, federal tax law, project finance, and transactional practice.
The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge energy transition projects involving wind, solar, battery storage, and other renewable energy assets. Associates will gain exposure to sophisticated financing structures, tax equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, and tax credit monetization strategies that are helping shape the future of the energy industry.
This position rarely becomes available at this level and is actively interviewing qualified candidates.
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Job Responsibilities
• Assist with the financing of renewable energy projects and infrastructure assets
• Support tax credit monetization transactions involving renewable energy developments
• Advise on federal tax issues arising in renewable energy financings
• Participate in tax equity financing transactions for wind, solar, and energy transition projects
• Assist developers, sponsors, investors, and financial institutions in structuring transactions
• Conduct legal research involving federal tax laws, regulations, and renewable energy incentives
• Review and analyze transaction documents related to project financings and acquisitions
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments involving energy assets
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex renewable energy transactions
• Prepare legal memoranda and transactional analyses for clients and deal teams
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting renewable energy tax incentives
• Assist with transaction management and closing processes
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Qualifications
• Six months to 2 years of transactional tax experience
• Large law firm experience involving renewable energy transactions preferred
• Experience with tax aspects of renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with tax equity financings preferred
• Experience involving mergers and acquisitions is a plus
• Strong interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, and energy transition projects
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Strong drafting and written communication abilities
• Superior organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Active membership in the Illinois Bar or eligibility to practice in the jurisdiction
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Education
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
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Certifications
• Active admission to practice law in Illinois
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Required Skills
• Renewable energy transaction support
• Federal tax analysis
• Tax equity financing knowledge
• Renewable energy tax credit transactions
• Mergers and acquisitions support
• Transactional document review and analysis
• Legal research and writing
• Project finance understanding
• Client communication and collaboration
• Organizational and transaction management skills
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Culture & Firm Appeal
This opportunity is with a highly respected law firm recognized for handling sophisticated energy, infrastructure, tax, and transactional matters across the United States. The firm's attorneys regularly advise clients on transformative projects involving renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the global economy.
Associates benefit from meaningful responsibility early in their careers while working alongside experienced practitioners on industry-defining matters. The collaborative environment encourages professional growth, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities that help attorneys rapidly develop technical and practical legal skills.
The practice continues to experience strong demand as renewable energy investment and infrastructure development remain key priorities across domestic and international markets.
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Why This Role Is Unique
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to sophisticated tax equity financings and tax credit monetization structures
• Direct involvement in energy transition and sustainability-focused transactions
• Work with developers, sponsors, lenders, and investors across the renewable energy sector
• Opportunity to build highly specialized expertise in a rapidly growing practice area
• Significant responsibility and hands-on transactional experience
• Mentorship from experienced energy and tax attorneys
• Exposure to high-value project finance and M&A transactions
• Partner-track position with strong long-term advancement potential
• Opportunity to help shape the future of renewable energy development
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Compensation & Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Mental well-being and wellness programs
• Family care and caregiving support benefits
• Parental leave benefits
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Flexible Time Off program
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career advancement support
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