Energy Tax Associate

Sheppard Mullin is seeking an associate with 1-3 years of tax experience to join our Tax practice group and work with our Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team. The ideal candidate has experience researching and applying federal income tax principles and working with partnership and corporate taxation in a transactional setting. Knowledge of energy tax credits is a plus.

Sheppard Mullin is a global AmLaw 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team comprises over 100 attorneys across the firm, representing some of the largest and most innovative energy industry players, including leading utilities, pipeline operators, municipalities, independent power producers, commercial banks, equity and tax investors. EPC contractors and energy technology companies come to us for assistance on their most important energy related legal matters.

Most members of our energy tax practice team are located in Chicago, but we will consider strong candidates for all domestic US cities in which Sheppard Mullin has offices. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing with the state bar in which they reside.

Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply.

Requirements and Details:

• 1-3 years of transactional tax experience, either at a law firm or accounting firm.
• Excellent oral communication, writing, research and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.