Energy Project Finance and Development Associate (Mid-Senior Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level Energy Project Finance and Development Associate in Houston. This full-time, hybrid position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries. The role is location flexible, allowing collaboration across multiple office locations.

Duties

• Engage in energy project development, M&A, and project finance transactions.
• Draft and manage primary and ancillary transaction documents.
• Perform and oversee complex diligence and transaction management.
• Interact with clients and manage work product.
• Supervise and guide junior associates and internal specialist teams.

Requirements

• Significant experience in energy project development and finance transactions.
• Familiarity with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and energy regulation.
• Admission to one or more state bars.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Capability to take on significant responsibility.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary insurance programs.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

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