Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated and qualified associate with three to seven years of experience to join its Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure practice in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing complex energy and natural resources transactional work within a sophisticated law firm environment.

Duties

• Manage complex energy and natural resources transactional work, including M&A and project development.
• Handle renewable energy transactions, such as joint ventures and commercial agreements.
• Engage in engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for renewable energy facilities.
• Participate in financing transactions within the energy and natural resources sector.
• Contribute to oil and gas projects as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Proficiency in managing complex energy and natural resources transactions.
• Experience with renewable energy transactional work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assume responsibility.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of practice.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave and PTO.
• Paid holidays.

The law office opened twenty-four years ago. They represent clients in the western section of Missouri including, Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Over seventy-five skilled attorneys comprise the Missouri-based practice. There are eight areas of practice. A few of their practice disciplines are corporate-commercial, banking law, mergers-acquisitions, litigation, and commodities law. Attorneys are dedicated to community service. They are committed to pro-bono work and volunteer in a variety of charitable events. Likewise, they endorse many youth centered organizations such as Junior Achievement, Jewish Family and Children's Services, and The Bridge Home for Children.