Mid-Level Renewable Energy Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Renewable Energy Transactions Associate Attorney to join its Energy, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation Division in Irvine, CA. 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

• Engage in renewable energy transactions, including project development and financing.
• Negotiate, draft, and close complex commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on various energy-related matters.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in renewable or conventional energy transactions, or related fields.
• Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, financing, real estate, and/or project development.
• Familiarity with tax credit matters, including ITCs or PTCs, is a plus.
• Licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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.