Energy Transactional Project Development Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate to join its Energy Transactional practice group in New York City, NY. The candidate will engage in project development and finance, focusing on energy, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate M&A, JV, EPC, O&M, tolling, and supply agreements.
• Manage components of deals independently.
• Participate in national project finance and development practice.
• Engage in sophisticated legal matters with partner and client contact.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of project experience.
• Experience with energy, renewable energy, and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deals independently.

Benefits

• Opportunity for significant partner and client contact.
• Supportive and flexible team environment.

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With its New York office being its most cosmopolitan office by far, salaries are not competitive with national firms with similar practice areas. However, with well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development. Manhattan associates who feel superior to their suburban counterparts will not be tolerated--the order of the day to contribution and cooperation.