Energy & Infrastructure EPC Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Energy & Infrastructure EPC Associate Attorney role is listed in multiple offices, including Chicago, IL, with Houston, TX preferred. The stated salary range is $235,000–$420,000 annually. The associate will join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice. The attorney advises on complex engineering, procurement, and construction matters across energy and infrastructure projects. The role supports project development and delivery by negotiating agreements, addressing legal and commercial risks, and collaborating on transactions and financing.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC, operations and maintenance, procurement, supply, construction, and project agreements
• advise clients through project development, construction, and execution
• represent project participants in domestic and international transactions
• support conventional, renewable, and nuclear energy projects
• identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks
• collaborate on financing, development, and commercial transactions
• advise on contract administration and project delivery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

energy and infrastructure

epc

chicago il

houston tx preferred

multiple office locations

construction law

renewable energy

nuclear energy

$235k–$420k annually

am law firm

legal transactions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual discretionary merit bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) contributions
• flexible time off and paid holidays
• parental, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• HSA/FSA
• wellness resources.

Why this role

Multiple office locations are available; Houston is preferred. The posting lists 2–7+ years of construction law experience.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.