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Energy & Infrastructure EPC Associate Attorney

$235k - $420k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Energy & Infrastructure – EPC Associate Attorney

Locations: Austin, TX | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX (Preferred) | Irvine (Orange County), CA | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL | New York, NY | Portland, OR | Sacramento, CA | San Francisco, CA | Santa Monica, CA | Seattle, WA | Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), CA | Washington, DC
Salary: $235,000–$420,000

Direct Counsel is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure – EPC Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice. This opportunity is ideal for an associate with 2–7+ years of experience in construction law and energy-related projects. The successful candidate will advise clients on complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) matters involving large-scale domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects across conventional energy, renewable energy, and nuclear sectors.

Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements for major energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare and negotiate operation and maintenance (O&M), procurement, supply, construction, and other project-related agreements.
  • Advise clients on all phases of project development, construction, and project execution.
  • Represent owners, developers, contractors, lenders, and other project participants in sophisticated domestic and international transactions.
  • Support projects involving conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear power, and other infrastructure developments.
  • Identify and mitigate commercial and legal risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project financing, development, and commercial transactions.
  • Provide practical legal advice to clients regarding contract administration and project delivery strategies.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
  • 2–7+ years of construction law experience , preferably involving energy or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, procurement, or other complex construction agreements.
  • Experience with conventional oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear energy, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced transactional practice.
  • Preference for candidates based in Houston , although qualified candidates in other listed offices will be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary of $235,000–$420,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Eligibility for annual discretionary merit bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and paid holidays.
  • Industry-leading parental leave, family care, elder care, and pet care benefits.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where applicable.
  • Robust wellness and mental health resources.
  • Exceptional opportunities to work on some of the world's largest and most innovative energy and infrastructure projects while receiving outstanding mentorship, professional development, and long-term career advancement.
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