Our client is seeking a junior corporate associate to work on complex energy and infrastructure transactions with sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions. Based in New York City, this opportunity offers hands-on involvement across deal development and execution, including work connected to renewable energy and the energy transition.
The Work
- Research and analyze legal and regulatory issues that inform transaction structure, preparation, and strategy.
- Draft and negotiate contracts, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents for complex corporate and project transactions.
- Assist with or manage transaction workstreams from inception through closing, coordinating deliverables, timelines, and legal activities.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development and finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments involving energy and infrastructure businesses and assets.
- Contribute to matters involving renewable energy, energy-transition projects, tax credits, structured financings, and complex investment arrangements.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations, provide timely updates and advice, and help address client questions in coordination with the deal team.
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.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, or joint venture transactions.
- Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate transaction documents.
- Sound research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and business judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Experience with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, or complex investment arrangements is a plus.
- Experience with renewable energy, energy transition, or cross-border matters is preferred; strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school are sought.
Why Consider It
The role brings together corporate, project, and investment work across energy and infrastructure, with exposure to a range of transaction types and direct participation in client calls, meetings, and negotiations.
Associates are encouraged to pursue ongoing training and development in legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership.
The stated hiring range is $225,000–$260,000 per year, depending on geographic market and qualifications, with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
The work arrangement includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
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.