Junior Tax Attorney – Renewable Energy

Clean Energy Counsel, LLP

Junior Tax Attorney serving renewable energy clients at Clean Energy Counsel, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels. Handle debt financings and collaborate on tax-related matters within the firm.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the junior attorney for renewable energy transactions, in particular tax equity transactions (investor- and sponsor-side) and tax credit transfer transactions.
Conduct legal research and analysis on complex tax issues.
Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and tax-related documents.
Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on tax matters.
Assist with tax due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience at a law firm serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
LL.M. in Taxation from accredited law school
Substantive experience advising on tax matters for renewable energy projects, including research and drafting of legal opinions, with familiarity in Investment and Production Tax Credits, tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions, beginning of construction analyses, and related issues.
Strong experience with Subchapter K.
Ability to analyze complex tax issues and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions, including support for broader transactional tax matters across firm practice groups.
Strong deal management capabilities, with excellent drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in legal research and written work product.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Admission to, and good standing with, the Bar in the applicant’s state of residence.
Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the firm’s mission.

Benefits

Comp & perks

1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with bonuses for exceeding such requirement and for origination of new clients and matters based on a percentage of total revenue received.
Base salary of $160,000+.
Annual merit bonuses
Fully remote work environment with annual in-person retreat
401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching
Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchtax analysisdrafting legal memorandatax-related documentstax due diligenceInvestment Tax CreditsProduction Tax CreditsSubchapter Ktax equity transactionstax credit transfer transactions

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsdeal managementcollaborationindependent workbusiness-oriented solutions

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)LL.M. in TaxationBar admission