Energy Project Finance & Development Associate

Pay scale: $310000- $390000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Associate for its Energy Project Finance & Development Practice. This location-flexible role is based in Washington, D.C., offering the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse client base across various industries on complex transactions.

Duties

• Draft primary and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase and sale, investment, financing, and joint venture agreements.
• Manage complex diligence processes and oversee transaction management, including guiding junior associates and internal specialist teams.
• Engage directly with clients to manage work product and provide strategic counsel on energy regulation and project development.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in energy project development, M&A, and project finance transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and/or lenders.
• Experience with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project agreements.
• Familiarity with energy regulation, project real property, and permitting processes.
• Admission to one or more state bars is required.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited institution.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in one or more jurisdictions.

Skills

• Strong collaborative abilities with a capacity to take on significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in managing complex diligence and transaction workflows.
• Excellent drafting and client interaction skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental and vision care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, cancer, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs (where available).

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Job ID: 438336