Avantus · 12 hours ago
Counsel, Taxation
San Diego, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$163K/yr - $192K/yr
4+ years expAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The role involves providing legal management and guidance for utility-scale solar and storage projects, focusing on federal tax credit qualification and commercial contract review.
CreditFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
Work collaboratively with internal teams, and external stakeholders (sponsors, investors, developers, lenders, advisors)
Be the primary point of contact and coordinate with external legal counsel
Stay current and advise the business on evolving IRS guidance, Treasury regulations, and industry best practices related to renewable energy tax incentives
Qualification
Required
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
Capability to interface directly external advisors and counterparties
Interest in mentoring internal tax compliance team and supporting practice growth
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
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Benefits
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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