What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure Associate, US position at BCLP?
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, exceptionally qualified associate (at least three to seven years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure practice in one of our US offices.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment managing complex energy and natural resources transactional work (M&A, project development and commercial agreements)
- Experience with renewable energy transactional work (M&A, joint ventures, build-transfer agreements, commercial agreements such as PPAs, O&M Agreements, Shared Facilities Agreements, and procurement contracts for equipment and materials)
- Experience with engineering, procurement and construction contracts for renewable energy generating facilities is advantageous but not a requirement
- Experience with financing transactions in the energy and natural resources sector is advantageous but not a requirement
- Experience in oil and gas is plus, but not a requirement
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.
With more than 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.
BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.
At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.
* Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022
* Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business
* Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020”
* Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020
* Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021
Pursuant to the California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for an Associate with three to seven years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated Illinois range is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule.
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Salary : $215,000 - $290,000
