Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated associate with three to seven years of experience to join its Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure practice in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will manage complex energy and natural resources transactional work, including M&A, project development, and commercial agreements.

Duties

• Manage complex energy and natural resources transactional work.
• Handle renewable energy transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements such as PPAs and O&M Agreements.
• Engage in procurement contracts for equipment and materials.
• Participate in financing transactions in the energy sector.

Requirements

• Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Experience with renewable energy transactional work.
• Experience with engineering, procurement, and construction contracts is advantageous.
• Experience in oil and gas is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethic.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave and PTO.
• Paid holidays.

The Arizona-based office opened twenty-five years ago. They represent clients predominantly in the Southwestern United States. Almost forty-five seasoned attorneys are on staff. Some of their practice areas include corporate finance-securities, antitrust, labor-employment, international trade, environmental, and real estate. Many of the attorneys are competent in Mexican real estate, finance and business law matters. They are dedicated to community outreach through their work with numerous non-profits year long. Attorneys have received professional and civic accolades from major legal publications for their commendable service.