Our client is seeking a junior corporate associate to work on complex energy and infrastructure transactions, advising sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions. The listed opportunity is in Wilmington, Delaware, and the role is open across U.S. offices, with San Diego or New York preferred.
The Work
- Support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments from initial planning through closing.
- Draft and negotiate 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 investment arrangements and financing structures.
- Contribute to renewable energy and energy-transition matters, including tax equity financings, transferable tax credit transactions, and structured financings.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations; help manage transaction workstreams and provide timely updates and advice.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals across teams to develop transaction strategies and help ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.
What You Bring
- One to three years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials; experience at a nationally recognized law school is preferred.
- Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Familiarity with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, structured financings, or complex investment arrangements is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Why Consider It
Build experience across significant energy and infrastructure transactions, from development and financing to acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
The role offers client-facing work and collaboration with legal and business teams, alongside ongoing opportunities to develop legal, practice-technology, management, and leadership skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$260,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications, and 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.