Our client is seeking a junior associate in Minneapolis to work on complex energy and infrastructure transactions, helping sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions move projects and investments forward from development through financing and closing.
The Work
- Support mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments involving energy and infrastructure businesses, contributing to transaction planning, document preparation, negotiation, and closing.
- Assist with project development and project finance matters, helping manage transactions from inception through resolution and keeping key workstreams on track.
- Work on joint ventures and complex investment arrangements for sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions.
- Draft and review contracts, legal memoranda, and correspondence, and conduct research and analysis to support transaction strategy and execution.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations; help provide timely updates, practical advice, and responsive support to internal and external clients.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on transaction strategies, while taking on responsibility appropriate to experience and exercising sound judgment.
What You Bring
- One to three years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- A JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
- Strong academic credentials, preferably from a nationally recognized law school.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce accurate, well-reasoned legal work.
- Clear written and verbal communication, strong research and analytical abilities, and careful attention to detail.
- Sound business judgment, effective organization, and the ability to collaborate as well as work independently.
- Familiarity with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, or complex investment arrangements is a plus.
- Experience with renewable energy, energy transition, tax credit transactions, or cross-border matters is preferred.
Why Consider It
Work on a broad range of complex transactions for sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions, with involvement in matters from project development through financing and closing.
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$260,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), ongoing professional development, 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.