Corporate Energy Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Corporate Energy Associate Attorney role offers a hybrid work arrangement with regular in-office presence in Washington, DC; other listed locations include Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, and Wilmington. The anticipated salary is $225,000–$260,000 per year. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a leading AmLaw 100 firm’s Corporate practice. The associate advises clients on energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions, supporting matters from research and document negotiation through closing. The role contributes to transaction strategy and execution in collaboration with clients, stakeholders, attorneys, and business professionals.

What you'll do

• Advise sponsors, developers, investors, financial institutions, and other clients on energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions
• support mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• conduct legal research and analysis
• draft, review, and negotiate legal documents
• assist with transaction management and closing
• participate in negotiations, client calls, meetings, and closings
• maintain client and stakeholder relationships
• collaborate across practice groups
• monitor legal developments
• contribute to professional development, pro bono, firm, and community activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate energy associate attorney

energy transactions

infrastructure

mergers and acquisitions

project finance

renewable energy

hybrid

washington dc

direct counsel

$225k–$260k/year

california bar admission

tax credit transactions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k).

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement; New York and San Diego are identified as preferred locations. California bar admission is required.

About the employer

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