Mid-Level Energy Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level energy transactions associate in San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will join the energy development practice group, focusing on complex renewable energy transactions, including project development and various service contracts. Opportunities are available in multiple locations, including Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC.

Duties

• Draft EPC, BOP, equipment supply, O&M, and LTSA agreements with a focus on risk allocation and performance.
• Facilitate the full life cycle of development and construction transactions across multiple matters.
• Coordinate and execute multidisciplinary due diligence for financings and purchase/sale transactions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy-focused project development transactions.
• Experience drafting renewable energy project development agreements.
• Experience conducting due diligence of renewable energy project-related documents.
• Understanding of international trade restraints and their impact on project development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team.
• Experience exercising business and professional judgment.
• Engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations.

Education

• JD from an accredited university.

Certifications

• Active membership or commitment to applying for the California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, Oregon, or Washington state bars.

Skills

• Strong communication and delegation skills.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to meet client goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• New lawyer integration program.
• Core competency model for long-term success.
• Commitment to diversity and well-being.

This San Francisco firms nationwide practice emphasizes environmental law, real estate, natural resources, litigation, title insurance, and project finance. Although compensation is below market, the firms attorneys are very friendly; according to one associate, They are fun, interesting people we actually go out together on the weekends.