Tax Counsel
Sanity.io
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $162,966 - $191,725 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide strategic guidance and cross functional support on project development matters, including tax credit qualification, entity structuring, tax risk mitigation, and monetization strategies.
- Analyze and advise on federal tax credit eligibility, including ITC, PTC, transferability, prevailing wage/apprenticeship requirements, domestic content and other issues.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of project and financing documents, including purchase price agreements, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, EPC/O&M agreements, and financing and tax equity documentation.
- Advise and become a cross-functional team member responsible for modeling, structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, and external stakeholders (sponsors, investors, developers, lenders, advisors).
- Be the primary point of contact and coordinate with external legal counsel.
- Stay current and advise the business on evolving IRS guidance, Treasury regulations, and industry best practices related to renewable energy tax incentives.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- 4–7 years of tax practice experience at a major law firm or equivalent environment.
- Experience with IRA-related guidance and transferability markets.
- Capability to interface directly external advisors and counterparties.
- Interest in mentoring internal tax compliance team and supporting practice growth.
- Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy tax incentives, tax equity structures, and project finance transactions.
- Strong understanding of partnership tax principles and federal income tax rules applicable to energy projects.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
- Flexible PTO
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
tax credit qualificationentity structuringtax risk mitigationmonetization strategiesdrafting financing documentsnegotiation of contractsmodeling for renewable energy projectspartnership tax principlesfederal income tax rulesproject finance transactions
Soft skills
strategic guidancecross-functional supportcollaborationmentoringanalytical skillscommunication skillsproject managementinterpersonal skillsteamworkcoordination
Certifications
J.D. from an accredited law schoolmembership in U.S. state bar