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At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) is seeking a highly motivated mid-level associate through counsel to join our nationally recognized Tax practice with a focus on renewable energy transactions and federal tax credit monetization structures.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, market-leading transactions involving wind, solar, battery storage, fuel cell, and other energy transition assets, with primary emphasis on production tax credits (PTC), investment tax credits (ITC), and other transferable tax credits. The position is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in renewable energy tax credits, tax credit transfers, and project development.

You’ll work with a partner on:

• Advising clients on the federal income tax aspects of renewable energy transactions, including ITC/PTC qualification, structuring, and compliance.
• Counseling sponsors, investors, and lenders on tax credit transferability, direct pay, and credit monetization strategies.
• Analyzing and applying complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations, including those related to Sections 45Y, 48E, 45X, 45Z, and related provisions.
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including:
  • Build Transfer Agreements
  • EPC/BOP Agreements
  • Equipment Supply Agreements
  • Tax Credit Purchase Agreements
  • Partnership and LLC Agreements
  • Tax equity investment agreements
• Advising tax equity investors and project development lenders on the state and local taxes applicable to renewable energy projects.
• Advising on M&A transactions.

• JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience at a law firm.
• Demonstrated experience with renewable energy tax credits in the project development/operation context, tax credit transfers, and similar complex transactional tax matters.
• Familiarity with ITCs/PTCs (including the applicable Code provisions and current IRS guidance).
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents in a deal setting.
• Strong analytical and technical tax expertise.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively under deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and strong client-service orientation.
• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction of the office of residence (or eligibility to waive in).

• Work alongside leading practitioners in a top-tier renewable energy and tax practice.
• Exposure to cutting-edge transactions at the forefront of the energy transition and tax credit marketplace.
• Collaborative, cross-office platform with strong deal flow across energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.
• Be part of a firm recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional development.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time-off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

At BCLP we understand the value of a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic.

• Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business

• Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2025”

• BCLP has received a top score in the HRCF’s Corporate Equality Index for 19 years. On the 2023-2024 index we scored 95%.

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Pursuant to the California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and Illinois, pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a base compensation range for an Associate with four to six years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated range is $215,000 to $310,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule.