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Energy Associate Attorney

$200k - $275k

Akerman LLP

Akerman LLP is seeking an Energy Associate with 1 to 4 years of relevant large law firm transactional experience to work within the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. Ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of energy development and/or energy project finance experience. Prior experience drafting energy-related development agreements and/or with tax equity financing structures is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate excellent academic credentials, as well as strong writing, analytical, and communication skills. Qualified candidates can be resident in any of our Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Florida, Houston, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, or Texas Bar (depending on office location).

Annual base salary: $200,000 - $275,000 for Chicago. In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a pre-tax transportation benefit.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at .

Firm Recognitions

  • Top 100 U.S. Law Firms ( The American Lawyer )
  • Among the Most Innovative Law Firms ( Financial Times )
  • Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms ( Vault )
  • 2026 Law Firm of the Year for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Best Lawyers)
  • Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity ( Law360)
  • Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity ( Law360)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact View email address on click.appcast.io for additional information.

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