Associate - Tax Credit

BakerHostetler is seeking a mid-to-senior-level Business Associate (4+ years of law firm experience) to bolster its Energy Credit practice which is part of the firm’s nationally recognized Community Development team. This practice advises developers, investors, lenders, syndicators, sponsors, and governmental entities in structuring, financing, developing, acquiring, and operating renewable energy projects. Candidates with substantial experience in renewable energy tax credits are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Include

• 4-7 years of experience in renewable energy tax credit transactions, or similar transactions
• Experience representing investors, lenders, developers, sponsors, syndicators, or fund participants in tax-advantaged investment structures
• Experience reviewing organizational documents, financing agreements, development agreements, partnership agreements, equity capital contribution agreements, and tax credit-related transaction documents
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating closings, and managing transaction workstreams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sophisticated financing transactions simultaneously
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school

Preferred Experience

• Renewable energy project finance and tax credit transferability transactions
• Experience with tax credit transfer transactions and renewable energy incentive structures
• Experience representing institutional investors, banks, tax credit funds, or syndicators
• Tax equity investments, partnership-flip structures, or other tax-advantaged financing arrangements
• Federal, state, or local incentive programs supporting community development projects
• Representation of financial institutions, private equity funds, corporate investors, or developers

Successful Candidates Will Have Demonstrated

• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Clear and concise communication style (oral and written) with clients and team members

Why BakerHostetler?

• Join one of the nation's leading Community Development practices, advising on affordable housing, renewable energy, and other tax-advantaged investment transactions
• Work directly with nationally recognized partners and clients on sophisticated, market-leading matters
• Receive significant responsibility and client exposure early in your career.
• Gain experience across the full lifecycle of community development and project finance transactions
• Benefit from a transparent path for professional growth and advancement
• Do meaningful work that helps create affordable housing, expand clean energy development, and drive economic revitalization in communities across the country

Location:

This position may be in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL.; Orlando, FL.; or Texas (Austin, Dallas, or Houston).

We offer top tier benefits and compensation, including a performance bonus, as well as a collegial work environment. Salary is commensurate with years of experience.

The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (10 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability.

For Chicago, the expected annual salary range for this position is $285,000 - $385,000.

Application Submission Information

Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply:

Please apply via link in posting and attach your resume and law school transcript.

Search Firms

If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials including introduction, resume, and law school transcript to Miriam McHenry, Firmwide Manager of Lateral Recruiting, at [email protected] . If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to Miriam McHenry at [email protected] .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.