Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate to join its Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure practice in New York. The role involves representing various market participants in renewable and energy transition finance and M&A transactions.

Duties

• Represent sponsors, developers, and investors in transactions.
• Engage in project finance and tax equity transactions.
• Negotiate material project agreements such as PPA, EPC, and O&M.
• Manage complex transactions with strong analytical skills.
• Interact comfortably with clients and team members.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Admitted to practice law in the local jurisdiction.
• Prior law firm experience required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Experience in U.S. renewables and power sector.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Bonus eligibility.

This large international law firm focuses its practice on corporate, banking, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation. The New York offices lawyers have extensive experience in a wide variety of securities related practice areas, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, tender and exchange offers, and public offerings. The New York lawyers are also involved in civil litigation, arbitration, and litigation counseling. In addition the New York office serves as the hub of much of the firm's international practice, representing foreign and American clients in cross-border transactions. New associates have the opportunity to assume front-line responsibility and to deal directly with clients at an early stage in their careers. Attorneys work in a team-oriented environment in which lawyers work comfortably with each other. In addition, attorneys enjoy competitive salaries.