Lateral Corporate - Renewable Energy Associate Attorney

A law firm based in New York City is seeking a talented Lateral Corporate - Renewable Energy Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy development, project finance, M&A transactions, and general corporate matters.

Job Overview:

• Review, draft, and negotiate project contracts including O&M agreements, EPC contracts, management agreements, and offtake contracts.
• Handle purchase and sale agreements and tax equity financing agreements.
• Provide general corporate legal support.

Duties:

• Review and draft project contracts related to renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate project contracts with various stakeholders.
• Assist in the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements.
• Review and draft tax equity financing agreements.
• Provide legal advice on general corporate matters related to renewable energy projects.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 4-7 years of experience representing developers, lenders, sponsors, and tax equity investors in renewable energy development, project finance, and M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy industry regulations and practices.
• Experience with project finance and M&A transactions.

Certifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.