Junior Renewable Energy Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Renewable Energy Transactions Associate Attorney to join its Energy, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation Division in Washington, DC. The role involves working with a team of attorneys in the Renewable Energy group, engaging in diverse renewable energy projects, including project development, commercial transactions, and financing.

Duties

• Assist in project development and transactional matters within the renewable energy sector.
• Negotiate, draft, and close commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with team members on mergers and acquisitions, financing, and real estate transactions.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in renewable or conventional energy transactions, or related fields.
• Familiarity with tax credit matters, including ITCs or PTCs, is a plus.
• Licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in the District of Columbia.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the District of Columbia or eligibility for admission without examination.

Skills

• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and back-up child and elder care.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.