Orrick

Energy & Infrastructure – Tax Associate

Orrick$225K — $235K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 months to 2 years of transactional tax experience in a large law firm
  • Experience in tax equity financings and M&A related to renewable energy
  • Knowledge of partnership tax or tax credit structuring is a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and research abilities
  • Motivated and responsive to the fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Support the Energy & Infrastructure group in financing renewable energy assets
  • Assist in monetizing tax credits related to renewable projects
  • Collaborate with developers, sponsors, and investors on wind and solar projects
  • Engage in tax structuring for energy transition initiatives
  • Contribute to the firm's leadership in the renewable sector

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Robust mental well-being programs
  • Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays
  • Parental leave benefits and health savings account contributions
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Orrick’s Energy & Infrastructure Tax practice is seeking a Junior Associate with six months to 2 years of transactional tax experience who desires to join our dynamic and innovative team. The candidate would be expected to primarily support the Energy & Infrastructure group related to the financing of renewable energy assets and the monetization of tax credits. The position would involve helping developers, sponsors, and investors to successfully develop wind and solar projects and other renewable energy projects in energy transition. Orrick has long been a leading firm in the renewables sector. We are focused on finding an associate that would be located inWashington, D.C., Chicago,orSan Francisco.Membership to the State Bar of the desired location is required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of large law firm experience focused on the tax aspects of renewable energy transactions, including tax equity financings and M&A. We will also consider candidates with sophisticated partnership tax or tax credit structuring experience who are especially interested in renewable energy. Candidates must be highly motivated and responsive, and must possess superior oral and written communication, logical reasoning, research, and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please [email protected] for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Zach Smith, Recruiting Manager, at [email protected].

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $225,000 and $235,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

About Orrick

Orrick is an international law firm founded in San Francisco, California. The firm advises on transactions, litigation and regulatory matters for venture-backed companies, public companies, E&I funds, financial institutions and governments.
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