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 Atlanta, GA. 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 engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for renewable facilities.
• Assist with financing transactions in the energy sector.

Requirements

• Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Experience with renewable energy transactional work.
• Experience in oil and gas is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assume responsibility.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions.

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 types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.