Tax Attorney (Energy and Infrastructure) - D.C.
Direct CounselWashington, District of Columbia, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted April 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Associate to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice group in Washington, D.C. or New York, focusing on federal tax issues related to renewable energy, infrastructure projects, and energy-related M&A.
Requirements
- 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.
- Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.