Energy & Infrastructure Offtake / Power Purchase Agreement Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Energy & Infrastructure Offtake / Power Purchase Agreement Associate Attorney role is listed for an office in Santa Monica, CA, among several possible offices, and the posting identifies a hybrid-remote arrangement. The annual salary range is $260,000–$435,000. The attorney joins an Energy & Infrastructure practice advising on renewable energy and energy storage projects. The associate represents clients in complex energy transactions, drafting and negotiating offtake and power purchase agreements and related arrangements. The work supports the development, financing, acquisition, and commercialization of energy and infrastructure projects while providing legal guidance on market and regulatory developments.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate renewable energy and energy storage offtake agreements, physical and virtual PPAs, corporate PPAs, REC agreements, and other listed offtake and hedging arrangements
• support project development, financing, acquisition, and commercialization
• collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams
• advise on market and regulatory developments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

energy transactions

renewable energy

power purchase agreements

energy storage

hybrid remote

santa monica ca

$260k-$435k

direct counsel

3-9 years experience

j.d.

state bar admission

medical benefits

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• mental health and wellness programs
• care benefits
• disability coverage
• parental leave
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k)
• flexible time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonus eligibility.

Why this role

The posting lists 3–9 years of relevant experience and offices in multiple cities, with hybrid remote work noted.

About the employer

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