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About the Role

We are seeking a junior tax associate to support our growing renewable energy and energy transition practices. This role involves working on cutting-edge transactions, including those leveraging tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) and the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (BBBA). The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to manage complex contractual work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft tax-related provisions for transaction documents, including partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and credit agreements.
Review and draft tax-related provisions of construction documents and offtake agreements.
Draft memoranda and opinions on project qualification for tax credits, investment structuring, and related tax matters.
Coordinate internal and external resources for project development, financing, and other transactions.

Requirements

2+ years of domestic taxation law experience.
Background in partnership tax or tax credits.
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
Creative thinker.
Commercial and business awareness.
Outstanding communication skills.
Strong time management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Excellent drafting skills.
Driven by professional growth.
Strong professional presence.
Client service focus.
Team player.
Strong judgment.
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative, and a self-starter.
Fluency in English.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing.
Experience with renewable energy tax credits and project finance.
Experience negotiating and documenting tax equity transactions and tax credit transfer agreements.
Ideally, experience with partnership tax and M&A transactions.
Ability to grasp tax intricacies of complicated transactions involving partnerships and tax credits.
Comfortable handling complex contractual work.
Pragmatic and highly organized.
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver an outstanding work product.
Ability to communicate complex tax analyses clearly and succinctly.
At ease working alongside partners and colleagues from across the firm’s offices and practices.
Willingness to accept responsibility and take ownership of projects.
Proactive mindset to anticipate clients’ needs and develop solutions.

Skills

Taxation law
Partnership tax
Tax credits
Renewable energy tax credits
Project finance
Tax equity transactions
Tax credit transfer agreements
M&A transactions
Contractual work
Drafting
Negotiation
Communication (oral and written)
Analytical skills
Judgment
Time management
Organization
Client service
Teamwork
Problem-solving

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Junior
2+ years

Education Level

Admitted to the bar

Salary/Compensations

$225,000 - $260,000 per year

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Leave programs (including parental leave)
Performance bonus eligible

About the Company

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
We have a long history as an international firm and are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.
Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market.
We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.
Our global network of offices and the interconnectedness of our Firm allow for collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries.
We attract and retain significant cross-border work.
Our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.

Equal Opportunity

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace.
It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.