Our client is seeking a junior corporate associate to work on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions. This opportunity offers exposure to projects and investments from development and financing through negotiation and closing, with direct participation in collaborative deal teams and client interactions.
The Work
- Advise sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on a range of energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures, including research, document drafting, negotiation, and transaction execution.
- Assist with project development and project finance matters, helping move transactions from initial preparation through closing.
- Contribute to renewable energy and energy-transition matters, including tax-credit transactions where relevant to the deal.
- Work on complex financing and investment arrangements, with exposure to tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, and structured financings.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations; provide updates and practical support while coordinating with lawyers and business professionals.
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, research, and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail.
- Sound business judgment and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
- Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
- Experience with renewable energy, energy transition, tax equity, transferable tax credits, structured financings, complex investment arrangements, or cross-border matters is preferred.
Why Consider It
The work spans corporate, energy, and infrastructure transactions, giving associates exposure to matters from project development and financing through negotiation and closing.
Associates participate in client interactions and collaborate on transaction strategy, with ongoing professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$260,000, subject to geographic market and individual qualifications; the package also includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and 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.