Our client is seeking a junior transactional associate to work on complex energy and infrastructure matters, helping sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions structure and execute transactions from development through financing and closing.
The Work
- Advise sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex corporate, energy, and infrastructure transactions.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments from inception through closing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence, applying sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to inform transaction preparation, structure, and strategy.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations, provide regular updates, and help address client questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals to develop transaction strategies and manage complex matters efficiently.
- Contribute to matters involving renewable energy, energy transition, tax credits, cross-border transactions, and structured financing as relevant to experience.
What You Bring
- One to three years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills, with the judgment and attention to detail needed for complex transactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, business professionals, and third parties, and to manage deadlines and competing demands.
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
- Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
- Familiarity with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, or complex investment arrangements is a plus.
- Experience with renewable energy, energy transition, or cross-border matters is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a collaborative corporate practice handling complex transactions across energy and infrastructure, with exposure to clients and matters spanning development, finance, investment, and M&A.
The role offers responsibility calibrated to experience, direct client interaction, and opportunities for professional development.
The stated hiring range is $225,000–$260,000 per year, depending on geographic market and qualifications, with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
The work arrangement includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
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.