Application Guide

How to Apply for Staff Attorney, Clean Energy Project Finance & Tax

at Lawyers for Good Government

🏢 About Lawyers for Good Government

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) uniquely combines large-scale pro bono coordination with advocacy to advance climate justice and equity. Working here means using your legal expertise to directly support underserved communities in accessing clean energy benefits, while collaborating with a mission-driven team dedicated to systemic change.

About This Role

This role focuses on structuring and papering financial deals for community-based clean energy projects, leveraging tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. You'll coordinate pro bono attorneys and guide community developers through complex financing, directly accelerating equitable clean energy deployment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing term sheets for a community solar project, then meeting with a pro bono team from a law firm to discuss tax equity structures. Later, you'll draft a guidance document for a community developer on eligible IRA credits, followed by a coalition call with environmental justice groups to align on financing strategies.

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🎯 Who Lawyers for Good Government Is Looking For

  • A seasoned transactional attorney with 5+ years in project finance or renewable energy law, especially with direct experience using IRA and BIL tax credits for community projects.
  • A skilled communicator who can translate complex financial structures into actionable guidance for community developers, often with non-legal backgrounds.
  • A self-starter comfortable working remotely and autonomously, while also thriving in collaborative coalition-building with pro bono partners and advocacy groups.
  • Passionate about climate change and environmental justice, with a demonstrated commitment to serving historically marginalized communities.

📝 Tips for Applying to Lawyers for Good Government

1

Highlight specific deals where you structured financing for renewable energy projects, especially those involving tax credits or community benefit components.

2

Explicitly connect your experience with IRA and BIL provisions to the job's focus on helping community developers access capital.

3

Showcase any pro bono or volunteer work related to climate justice, environmental justice, or underserved communities.

4

Tailor your cover letter to emphasize your ability to work cross-sector with pro bono attorneys, nonprofits, and government stakeholders.

5

Demonstrate remote-work readiness by mentioning tools or practices you use for collaboration and autonomous project management.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with project finance and renewable energy tax incentives, particularly IRA and BIL.', 'Your passion for climate justice and track record of working with or for underserved communities.', 'Your ability to bridge legal and community perspectives, making complex finance accessible.', 'Your interest in pro bono coordination and coalition-building to scale impact beyond individual cases.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review L4GG's current green finance program and any published case studies or reports on their clean energy projects.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act related to clean energy tax credits (e.g., 45Q, 48, 45Y) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's funding mechanisms.
  • → Read about L4GG's broader advocacy on climate change and environmental justice to understand how this role fits into their mission.
  • → Look into L4GG's partner organizations (e.g., community development financial institutions, environmental justice groups) to understand the coalition landscape.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you structured a deal using tax credits or incentives like those in the IRA. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2 How would you explain a complex financing structure to a community developer with no legal background?
3 Given L4GG's focus on pro bono coordination, how would you engage and manage volunteer attorneys from law firms to support multiple projects?
4 What is your understanding of environmental justice, and how would you ensure that community-led projects receive equitable support?
5 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deal pipelines and coordinating with external partners remotely?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on corporate renewable energy deals without addressing community or equity aspects.
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of pro bono legal service models and how to manage volunteer attorneys.
  • Overlooking the remote nature of the role – don't assume in-person collaboration or neglect to mention your remote work setup and practices.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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