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 Los Angeles, CA. The team represents a variety of market participants on transactions across the energy and infrastructure spectrum, including renewables, conventional power generation, oil & gas, infrastructure, energy transition, 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.
• Engage with clients to provide strategic legal advice.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Highly motivated with excellent academic credentials.
• Superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of California required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective client management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.