Our client is seeking a junior associate with 1–3 years of experience to work on complex energy and infrastructure transactions in its Corporate practice. The position is listed in Seattle and is open across U.S. offices, with regular client and team interaction throughout the deal process.
The Work
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments from initial structuring through negotiation and closing.
- Draft and revise transaction documents, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence, and conduct legal research to inform deal preparation and strategy.
- Work with sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex transactional matters, coordinating closely with lawyers and business professionals.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations, provide timely updates, and help address client questions and concerns.
- Contribute to renewable energy and energy-transition matters, including tax credit transactions and cross-border work where applicable.
- Assist with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, and complex investment arrangements as experience and matter needs allow.
What You Bring
- 1–3 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, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to organize work and manage deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- 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 financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, complex investment arrangements, or cross-border matters is preferred.
Why Consider It
This opportunity combines exposure to complex energy and infrastructure deals with practical involvement in drafting, negotiations, client communications, and transaction management.
The team supports ongoing development in legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership.
The role is described as hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$260,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications, and the benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage 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.