Director of Regulatory Affairs and Counsel

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.

Position Summary

The Director of Regulatory Affairs and Counsel supports SEIA and its members on tax policy and legal issues. This position will draft comments and supporting materials related to IRS rulemaking and represent SEIA before the Department of the Treasury, IRS, and other executive branch agencies. The Director is based in Washington, DC, with occasional travel as requested. The Director will report to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. The position will also offer public speaking and publishing opportunities on matters related to tax policy and clean energy.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and draft comments and supporting materials for advocacy before the IRS, the Department of the Treasury, other executive branch agencies, and Congress.
• Lead member meetings to advise on and discuss tax policy and legal issues, and build member consensus.
• Build relationships within the tax bar and with other stakeholders to advocate for members’ interests.
• Advise SEIA management and staff on tax policy, legislation, and project finance issues.
• Work with outside counsel and consultants on tax issues
• Advocate to IRS/Treasury staff and other relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

• J.D. required; active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar
• 3-7 years’ experience with clean energy tax credits (sections 25D, 45/45Y, 45X,48/48E, 6417, 6418) and related policy issues; preference to candidates who have experience working at IRS, Treasury, or in Congress.
• Experience with energy supply chains, manufacturing, and/or labor and workforce issues is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills
• Relevant experience with clean energy tax credits, general tax law, and administrative law
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• This position is based in the Washington, D.C. office.
• SEIA employees in the Washington, D.C. region follow a hybrid model. Employees work 3 days a week in an office environment and as needed when there are special events or meetings, but otherwise, they can be remote.
• Travel is required for this role.
• Frequent speaking engagements

Compensation Range

• $135,000 -$160,000 annually, based on experience and excellent benefits package.

Working at SEIA

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA is an EVERIFY employer.