Our client is seeking a junior corporate attorney to work on sophisticated energy and infrastructure transactions, advising sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions. Based in Raleigh, this opportunity offers broad exposure to deal work spanning project development, financing, investment, and strategic growth.
The Work
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments from initial structuring through negotiation and closing.
- Research and analyze legal issues affecting transaction strategy, then prepare clear, well-reasoned memoranda, contracts, correspondence, and other deal documents.
- Draft and negotiate transaction agreements while coordinating workstreams, tracking deadlines, and helping move complex matters toward completion.
- Work with sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on energy and infrastructure matters, contributing to client calls, meetings, and regular matter updates.
- Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals to develop transaction strategies and address regulatory, commercial, and execution issues as they arise.
What You Bring
- One to three years of experience in corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional practice.
- Experience with one or more of mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, or joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical capabilities, with careful attention to detail.
- Sound professional judgment, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to organize work and manage deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients while also handling assignments independently.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school, and admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.
Why Consider It
Build experience across a varied portfolio of energy and infrastructure matters, with opportunities to contribute to transactions involving renewable energy, the energy transition, and complex financing structures.
The practice supports ongoing development in legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$260,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications, with 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.