Houston | Hybrid

Power & Renewables Transactional Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000

A premier national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Power & Renewables Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Houston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers, sponsors, investors, lenders, utilities, and energy companies in sophisticated power, renewable energy, and infrastructure transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of energy, project finance, infrastructure, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing renewable energy developers, utilities, independent power producers, sponsors, investors, lenders, or infrastructure funds

• Experience handling power generation, renewable energy, project development, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and project finance transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, EPC contracts, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and other complex commercial agreements

• Experience with solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, transmission, or other renewable and conventional energy projects is preferred

• Experience managing transactions from due diligence through closing

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

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier national Energy & Infrastructure practice

✅ Sophisticated power and renewable energy transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border energy projects

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174