Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney in Boise. The Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance Associate Attorney will work with clients in the clean energy industry on high-quality projects across the United States. They will utilize their experience in renewable energy and commercial contracts, with a preference for experience in power purchase agreements, company or asset purchase and sale agreements, hedge contracts, equipment supply contracts, and construction contracts. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Work with clients on renewable energy projects across the country
• Assist in negotiating and drafting power purchase agreements
• Draft and review company or asset purchase and sale agreements
• Negotiate and draft hedge contracts, equipment supply contracts, and construction contracts
• Provide legal advice and guidance on project development, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts
• Conduct legal research on renewable energy regulations and policies
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to achieve project objectives

Requirements:

• 2-7 years of law firm experience in project development, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts
• Experience working in the renewable energy industry preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the state Bar

Skills:

• Strong understanding of renewable energy project development and finance
• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and policies

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and Off Ramp/On Ramp program
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.