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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