Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join its Energy and Infrastructure practice in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy projects, particularly in renewable energy and energy storage, with a focus on energy offtake agreements.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate renewable energy power purchase agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate PPAs and energy storage offtake agreements.
• Handle agreements related to carbon removal credits and nuclear offtakes.
• Manage renewable energy credit agreements and hedging agreements.
• Work on resource adequacy sales agreements, ISDAs, and EEI agreements.

Requirements

• 3-9+ years of relevant experience in energy projects.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar where the candidate will be located.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent client relationship management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.