Senior Associate or VP, Capital Markets and Investor Relations – Clean Energy (JD)

Advantage Capital • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This role is ideal for a transactional or tax attorney eager to apply their legal expertise within a fast-paced, deal-driven capital markets environment. You’ll collaborate directly with investors and internal deal teams to structure and execute complex tax credit transactions utilizing transferability, tax equity partnership flips, and hybrid structures. The position is based in New Orleans initially, with Remote/Hybrid eligibility available after two years. The Capital Markets team raises money from institutional investors to support all tax credit verticals of the firm – federal and state new markets, federal and state affordable housing, clean energy, rural jobs and other small business focused state programs. As a Senior Associate or VP on the Capital Markets team, you will support the following investor relations and fundraising functions for the clean energy team:

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution; LLM in Taxation is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the tax or transactional section of a nationally recognized law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in affordable housing or clean energy syndication or investment banking experience in project finance, structured finance, or capital markets.
• Understanding of financial modeling, transaction execution, and investor partnership dynamics.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial and legal materials and close transactions efficiently.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced modeling experience preferred.
• Outgoing, relationship-driven mindset and the ability to engage credibly with senior investors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain institutional investor relationships, including preparing materials for and participating in meetings and outreach.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for investors, ensuring timely communication and proactive management of requests and inquiries.
• Lead investor coordination throughout the full transaction lifecycle—from initial diligence to execution and ongoing reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external legal counsel to structure, negotiate, and execute transactions involving complex tax credit and clean energy investments.
• Partner with asset management to support investor reporting and ensure timely, accurate delivery of all communications.
• Review and refine investor materials prior to distribution, including transaction proposals, reporting updates, and summaries.
• Maintain CRM records to track investor interactions, pipeline opportunities, and transaction progress.
• Provide market insights on clean energy trends, tax policy developments, pricing dynamics, and investor appetite.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock program
• Training & development opportunities
• Paid personal & vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Firm-wide retreats
• Service awards
• Company swag
• Holiday parties
• Gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Community service opportunities
• Life insurance, disability, and long-term care
• HRA and HSA with annual company deposit

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree