Energy Project Finance & Development Associate

Pay scale: $225000- $235000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level Associate for its Energy Project Finance & Development Practice in Washington, D.C. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work with diverse clients across the country within a flexible, location-adaptable environment. The position is ideal for an attorney eager to develop transactional skills in a fast-paced, collaborative setting while supporting complex energy and project finance matters.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in energy, project finance, corporate, or other relevant transactional practice.
• 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.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop transactional skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to at least one state bar is required.

Skills

• Ability to take on increasing responsibility in a busy practice.
• Strong attention to detail and collaborative work ethic.

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)

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Job ID: 437610