Energy, Environmental And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a dedicated Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure Associate Attorney to join its distinguished practice group. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex energy and natural resources transactions, focusing on renewable energy projects, sophisticated commercial agreements, and infrastructure development. The ideal candidate will bring strong transactional skills, industry knowledge, and a proactive approach to client service within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Manage and advise on complex transactional matters within the energy and natural resources sectors, including M&A and project development deals.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), operation and maintenance agreements (O&M Agreements), shared facilities agreements, and procurement contracts for critical equipment and materials.

• Support structuring and negotiating joint ventures, build-to-transfer agreements, and similar renewable energy transactions.

• Collaborate on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for renewable energy generation facilities.

• Assist in financing transactions related to energy and infrastructure projects.

• Advise clients within the oil and gas sectors, as applicable.

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-7 years of legal experience within a sophisticated law firm environment.

• Substantial exposure to energy, renewable energy, and infrastructure transactions.

• Familiarity with commercial agreements and complex project development contracts.

• Experience with financing transactions in the energy sector is advantageous.

• Exposure to oil and gas transactional work is considered a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with significant responsibility.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional communication abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, or willingness to become admitted.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.

• Practical business sense combined with a client-focused mindset.

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

• Aptitude for creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Job Location:

• Atlanta, GA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Retirement savings options.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave and other flexible leave policies.

• Professional development and continuing education support.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

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.