Tax Attorney (Energy and Infrastructure) - D.C. Job at Direct Counsel, Washington DC

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Associate – Energy & Infrastructure
Locations: Washington, D.C. | New York, NY
Practice Area: Tax – Energy & Infrastructure
Experience Level: Minimum 3 Years Position Summary

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 law firm seeking a Tax Associate to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice group in Washington, D.C. or New York. The firm advises leading clients on high-impact transactions across the U.S. power and energy transition sectors. This position focuses on federal tax issues related to renewable energy, infrastructure projects, and energy-related M&A.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on renewable energy tax credits (including ITC, PTC, and 45Q) for projects such as wind, solar, and carbon capture .

  • Structure and negotiate tax equity financing transactions for both sponsors and investors.

  • Draft and review tax-related provisions in partnership agreements , credit agreements , and transactional documents .

  • Provide tax counsel for energy sector M&A , including asset and stock acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.

  • Interpret and apply partnership tax rules and other federal tax regulations relevant to energy and infrastructure transactions.

  • Collaborate with cross-practice teams including project finance, corporate, and regulatory lawyers.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

  • Licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C., New York, or eligible for admission.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in federal income tax law with a focus on energy and infrastructure projects .

  • Strong background in renewable energy transactions , tax equity structures , and partnership taxation .

  • Experience advising clients in the U.S. power sector and familiarity with the evolving energy transition regulatory landscape.

  • Additional experience in general M&A tax matters is highly desirable.

  • Excellent legal research , drafting , and analytical skills.

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