Energy and Infrastructure M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of two years of experience in energy and/or infrastructure M&A and joint ventures to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The team represents a wide variety of market participants on M&A and joint venture transactions across the energy and infrastructure spectrum.

Duties

• Engage in M&A and joint venture transactions within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Collaborate with a global team of attorneys on complex legal matters.
• Provide legal advice to clients on energy transition and energy tech sectors.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Highly motivated with excellent academic credentials.
• Superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of California is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

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

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.