Energy and Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Energy and Infrastructure Associate in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in energy and infrastructure project finance, tax equity, and/or mergers and acquisitions. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative work in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Engage in energy and infrastructure project finance transactions.
• Participate in tax equity and M&A activities.
• Collaborate with a global team of attorneys.
• Contribute to client team integration and mentorship programs.

Requirements

• 3 to 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong motivation and excellent academic credentials.
• Superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Proficiency in project finance and tax equity.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.