Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. An unnamed law firm seeks an associate for its Energy Project Finance & Development Practice. The role supports complex energy and project finance transactions through document drafting and review, due diligence, transaction coordination, and preparation of client communications and work product.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and reviewing primary and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, investment agreements, financing agreements, and joint venture agreements
• Support due diligence processes, transaction management, and coordination with clients and internal specialist teams
• Prepare client communications and work product under the supervision of senior attorneys

Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in energy, project finance, corporate, or other relevant transactional practice
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop transactional skills
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one state bar is required
• Ability to take on increasing responsibility in a busy practice
• Strong attention to detail and collaborative work ethic
• Experience supporting energy project development, M&A, or project finance transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and/or lenders is preferred
• Interest in, and preferably some exposure to, offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project agreements
• Familiarity with energy regulation, project real property, and permitting is a plus

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs (where available)
• Flexible, location-adaptable work environment
• New associates receive high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills
• Attorneys at all levels can shape their paths to success

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