Energy and Infrastructure M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of two years of experience in energy and/or infrastructure M&A and joint ventures to join their team in any US office. The team represents a variety of market participants in transactions across the energy and infrastructure spectrum, including renewables, conventional power generation, oil & gas, and energy tech sectors.

Duties

• Assist in M&A and joint venture transactions within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Collaborate with a global team of attorneys on complex legal matters.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients in various energy-related projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Strong academic credentials and superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office location is required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the State Bar where the candidate will be located.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.