Tax Associate — Energy and Infrastructure

Job overview

The Tax Associate role is listed in Austin, TX, with a salary range of $260,000–$435,000 per year. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 law firm whose Energy and Infrastructure practice advises clients on transactions across U.S. power and energy transition sectors. The associate advises on federal tax matters involving renewable energy, infrastructure projects, and energy-related transactions. The role structures and documents tax equity arrangements, supports energy-sector mergers and acquisitions, and collaborates with project finance, corporate, and regulatory lawyers.

What you'll do

• Advise on renewable energy tax credits, including ITC, PTC, and 45Q
• structure and negotiate tax equity financing for sponsors and investors
• draft and review tax provisions in partnership agreements, credit agreements, and transaction documents
• advise on energy-sector acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
• apply partnership tax rules and federal tax regulations
• and collaborate across practice groups.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tax associate

energy and infrastructure

austin tx

direct counsel

renewable energy tax credits

tax equity

partnership tax

energy m&a

project finance

jd required

3+ years experience

$260k–$435k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Minimum three years of federal income tax law experience focused on energy and infrastructure; JD and bar admission or eligibility required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.