Energy & Infrastructure Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Energy & Infrastructure – Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure – Infrastructure Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Houston, New York City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-9+ years of infrastructure and project development experience to join a nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice. The team advises sponsors, developers, investors, lenders, and other private sector participants on complex infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions, and project financings across a broad range of asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in public-private partnership (PPP) and concession transactions.

• Advise sponsors, lenders, investors, and other private sector participants on infrastructure project development and financing.

• Structure and negotiate project finance transactions and related project agreements.

• Counsel clients on infrastructure acquisitions, drop-down transactions, and concession arrangements.

• Draft and negotiate project agreements, financing documents, and transaction-related contracts.

• Advise on the development and financing of greenfield infrastructure projects.

• Represent clients in matters involving toll roads, airports, bridges and tunnels, vertical infrastructure, water and wastewater projects, digital infrastructure, energy transition projects, and data centers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams while providing strategic, business-focused legal advice on sophisticated infrastructure transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the state bar of the office where the attorney will be located.

• 3-9+ years of infrastructure, project finance, or project development experience.

• Significant experience representing equity sponsors, financing parties, or other private sector participants in PPP transactions.

• Experience with concessions, project financing, and drop-down transactions.

• Greenfield infrastructure project experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience with core infrastructure assets such as transportation, water, digital infrastructure, energy transition, or data center projects.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Mental health and wellness programs

  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Industry-leading parental leave

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility