Energy & Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will have three to nine years of experience in energy projects, particularly in renewable energy and energy storage offtake work. This role involves working closely with clients in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate renewable energy power purchase agreements.
• Handle corporate PPAs and energy storage offtake agreements.
• Manage offtakes for carbon removal credits and nuclear offtakes.
• Negotiate renewable energy credit agreements and hedging agreements.
• Work on resource adequacy sales agreements, ISDAs, and EEI agreements.

Requirements

• 3-9+ years of relevant experience in energy projects.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of California is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent client relationship management.

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 Flexible Time Off program.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world.