Mid-Level Renewable Energy Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Renewable Energy Transactions Associate Attorney to join their team in New York, NY. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of renewable energy projects within a well-established national practice.

Duties

• Engage in project development, commercial, financing, and transactional practice areas.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Renewable Energy group.
• Negotiate, draft, and close complex commercial agreements.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in renewable or conventional energy transactions, or comparable experience 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 New York.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission without examination.

Skills

• 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 for various reasons.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.

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.