This opportunity offers junior transactional lawyers the chance to contribute to sophisticated energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters from early analysis through negotiation and closing. The position is listed in Palo Alto and is open across U.S. offices, with San Diego or New York identified as preferred locations.
The Work
- Conduct legal research and analyze issues that inform transaction preparation, structure, and strategy.
- Draft and negotiate contracts, memoranda, correspondence, and other transaction documents with attention to accuracy and practical business considerations.
- Assist with or manage complex transactions from inception through negotiations, settlements, and closing, with responsibilities tailored to experience.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments for sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions.
- Participate in client calls and meetings, provide regular updates and advice, and respond professionally to client questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on transaction strategies, monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, and contribute to pro bono and firm initiatives.
What You Bring
- One to three years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- 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
Build experience across a broad mix of complex corporate, energy, and infrastructure transactions, with opportunities to contribute to client discussions and take on transaction responsibility appropriate to your experience.
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$260,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The platform also provides ongoing professional development, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), pro bono opportunities, and a hybrid arrangement with regular 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.