Counsel, Taxation

• Provide strategic guidance and cross functional support on project development matters, including tax credit qualification, entity structuring, tax risk mitigation, and monetization strategies.
• Analyze and advise on federal tax credit eligibility, including ITC, PTC, transferability, prevailing wage/apprenticeship requirements, domestic content and other issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of project and financing documents, including purchase price agreements, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, EPC/O&M agreements, and financing and tax equity documentation.
• Advise and become a cross-functional team member responsible for modeling, structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

This role works on complex, high impact transactions that shape the future of clean energy, helping to deliver affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4–7 years of tax practice experience at a major law firm or equivalent environment.
• Experience with IRA-related guidance and transferability markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy tax incentives, tax equity structures, and project finance transactions.
• Strong understanding of partnership tax principles and federal income tax rules applicable to energy projects.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. The base salary range for this full-time position is $162,966—$191,725 USD (plus bonus and benefits).

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand.