Energy Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Energy Associate in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of relevant large law firm transactional experience, with a focus on energy development and/or energy project finance.

Duties

• Work within the Corporate Practice Group on energy-related transactions.
• Draft energy development agreements and manage tax equity financing structures.
• Collaborate with team members to support client needs and project goals.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of relevant transactional experience in a large law firm.
• Experience in energy development and/or project finance preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member of the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, or Texas bars, depending on office location.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents and regulations.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Professional and client development allowance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan).
• Pre-tax transportation benefit.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.