Energy, Environmental And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Title: Energy, Environmental, And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm located in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks an accomplished Associate Attorney to support its growing Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure practice. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional with 3 to 7 years of post-JD experience in sophisticated transactional matters related to energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. The role will involve advising on a variety of commercial, development, and corporate matters within the renewable energy and natural resources sectors.

Duties:

• Handle a range of transactional matters, including M&A, joint ventures, build-to-transfer arrangements, and commercial contracts

• Advise on power purchase agreements (PPAs), operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts, shared facilities arrangements, and procurement deals involving materials and equipment

• Support engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract negotiations, particularly for renewable energy generation facilities

• Participate in project development and deal structuring across multiple stages of renewable energy and infrastructure projects

• Engage with clients operating in the natural resources sector, including oil and gas transactions, where applicable

• Contribute to complex deal teams and assume a lead or supporting role depending on the transaction size and scope

• Maintain organized workflows, meet deadlines, and provide timely legal advice under minimal supervision

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage deliverables and transaction milestones

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in a law firm or equivalent setting focused on energy, environmental, or infrastructure transactional work

• Strong familiarity with renewable energy project development, commercial contracts, and corporate transactional matters

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transactional documents

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Prior experience with project finance or infrastructure development is a plus

• Oil and gas sector exposure is beneficial but not required

• High attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and strong analytical capabilities

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Admission to and good standing with a U.S. State Bar (Colorado Bar admission preferred or willingness to obtain promptly)

Certifications:

• Active Bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Additional certifications in project finance, energy law, or environmental law are advantageous

Skills:

• Transactional drafting and negotiation

• Client management and communication

• Cross-functional team collaboration

• Legal research and analysis

• Contract review and risk assessment

• Adaptability and multitasking under pressure

Job Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability coverage

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and designated holidays

• Parental leave benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility, depending on business needs

• Access to DEI-centered resources and inclusive workplace programs

• Professional development and training opportunities

This award-winning law firm has offices located across the globe and employs a significantly large group of highly skilled attorneys. Some of its main areas of practice are alternative investments-funds, aviation law practice, commercial litigation, emerging companies' practice, and information technology. The firm's attorneys are committed to community service and are actively involved in charitable programs with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.