Energy Transactions and Projects Associate or Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy Transactions and Projects Associate or Counsel to join their renewable energy and infrastructure practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional work, particularly in project development or finance within the energy sector.

Duties

• Engage in project development and finance transactions.
• Work on infrastructure projects, including energy and non-energy sectors.
• Participate in transactions involving data centers and digital infrastructure.
• Handle conventional and renewable energy projects.
• Manage tax equity and public-private partnership (PPP) transactions.

Requirements

• 2-6 years or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant transactional experience in energy or infrastructure sectors.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.