Our client is seeking a junior corporate associate for a practice advising on complex energy and infrastructure transactions. Listed in Reston, this opportunity is open across U.S. offices and offers exposure to projects and investments spanning development, financing, and strategic dealmaking.
The Work
- Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures for sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions.
- Assist with project development and project finance transactions, helping advance matters from inception through negotiation and closing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence, applying careful legal analysis and sound judgment.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation, deal strategy, and compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Work directly with internal and external clients through calls, meetings, negotiations, regular updates, and responsive advice.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals to coordinate complex transactions and develop practical strategies for clients.
What You Bring
- One to three years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, or joint venture transactions.
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage transaction details and deadlines with sound business judgment and careful attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Experience advising sponsors, developers, investors, or financial institutions is relevant to the practice.
- Familiarity with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, complex investment arrangements, renewable energy, energy transition, or cross-border matters is preferred.
- JD from an accredited law school, admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application, and strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Why Consider It
Work on complex transactions across energy and infrastructure, including project development, financing, M&A, and strategic investments, while building client-facing experience and transaction responsibility.
The position also provides access to ongoing professional development and regular in-office work with some work-from-home flexibility.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated hiring range is $225,000–$260,000 annually, depending on geographic market and qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
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.