Our client is seeking a junior transactional attorney for an Atlanta-based opportunity advising sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters. The work spans acquisitions, project development and finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments, with potential exposure to renewable energy, energy transition, tax-credit, and cross-border transactions.
The Work
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support transaction structuring, preparation, and strategy across corporate, energy, and infrastructure matters.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence, producing clear and accurate work product.
- Assist with or manage transactions from inception through negotiation and closing, with responsibility calibrated to experience and sound judgment.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments for sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations; provide updates and address client concerns in a responsive and professional manner.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on transaction strategies and monitor applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring
- One to three years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare accurate, well-reasoned legal documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, together with attention to detail and sound business judgment.
- Experience with renewable energy, energy transition, tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, complex investment arrangements, or cross-border matters is preferred.
- Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Why Consider It
The role offers exposure to complex transactions for sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions, with associate responsibility that can include managing transaction work and participating in client discussions and negotiations.
The stated hiring range is $225,000–$260,000 per year, subject in part to geographic market and candidate qualifications.
Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to pro bono work are also supported.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k); the work arrangement includes regular in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.