Mid- To Senior-Level Tax + Benefits Associate Attorney - Energy Industry

Job Title: Mid- To Senior-Level Tax + Benefits Associate Attorney - Energy Industry

Job Overview:
A Philadelphia-based law firm is seeking a seasoned attorney with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience to join its expanding tax team, with a specific emphasis on transactions in the renewable energy sector. This role offers the opportunity to advise a variety of industry players-including project sponsors, tax equity investors, utilities, and lenders-on complex federal tax matters related to financing and M&A deals involving solar, wind, storage, and carbon capture initiatives. The position is embedded within a nationally recognized tax and benefits practice and provides extensive cross-office collaboration and client engagement.

Duties:

• Advise clients on federal income tax issues arising from renewable energy project developments, including tax credit qualification and monetization.

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including tax equity and partnership agreements.

• Provide tax structuring support for M&A deals in the energy sector.

• Prepare and review legal opinions on tax-related matters.

• Collaborate closely with attorneys in project finance, corporate, and regulatory teams.

• Engage in thought leadership, including speaking and publishing on relevant tax issues.

• Contribute to internal training and professional development initiatives.

• Maintain client relationships through clear, solution-oriented counsel and communication.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of substantive experience in transactional tax law.

• Proven work with clients in the energy industry, especially on renewable or low-carbon projects.

• Exposure to tax equity structures, including partnership flip, sale-leaseback, and inverted lease models.

• Experience collaborating with clients such as utilities, sponsors, and institutional investors.

• Prior experience drafting tax-related opinions and reviewing complex contracts.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, analytical, and research capabilities.

• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.

• Familiarity with partnership tax concepts and Subchapter K.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary team environment.

Job Location:

• Philadelphia, PA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement savings plan with firm contributions.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Professional development programs, including CLEs.

• Opportunities for leadership and industry engagement.

• Support for publishing, speaking, and bar association involvement.

• Flexible work arrangements, subject to team needs.

A terrific national firm with an especially strong Mid-Atlantic presence, this firm is known for empowering associates with substantive work early on in their careers. The firm boasts strong corporate, litigation, and intellectual property departments, as well as a newly minted and fast-growing Health Sciences Department.