Our client is seeking a junior associate for its corporate practice in Boston, with 1–3 years of transactional experience. The work spans energy and infrastructure deals, from project development and financing to investments and acquisitions, with opportunities to contribute to matters shaping the energy transition.
The Work
- Advise sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures, contributing to transaction planning, documentation, negotiation, and execution.
- Work on project development and project finance matters, assisting with transaction management from inception through closing.
- Draft and analyze contracts, correspondence, memoranda, and other transaction documents, and conduct legal research to inform deal strategy.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations; provide updates and responsive support while building client relationships.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on transaction strategies, compliance considerations, and effective deal execution.
- Contribute to matters involving renewable energy, energy transition, tax credits, and cross-border transactions as applicable.
What You Bring
- 1–3 years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, or joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage detail, deadlines, and competing demands while exercising sound business and professional judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Juris Doctor degree 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
The position offers exposure to a varied mix of corporate, energy, and infrastructure matters, including project development and finance, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
Associates can contribute to transaction work and client interactions while building skills through ongoing training and development.
The work arrangement calls for regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated hiring range is $225,000–$260,000 per year, depending on geographic market and qualifications; benefits include 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.