Energy Transactions Associate, Energy and Climate Solutions

Job overview

The Energy Transactions Associate role is listed in Seattle, WA, with a hybrid-remote arrangement indicated in the posting. The expected annual salary range is $260,000–$420,000, depending on experience and associate year level. Direct Counsel is conducting a confidential search for an AmLaw 100 firm’s Energy & Climate Solutions Group. The associate advises clients on complex energy transactions, supporting development, financing, and commercial arrangements for energy and infrastructure projects across multiple technologies.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on project development agreements, power purchase agreements, offtake arrangements, joint ventures, acquisitions, and related financing matters
• draft and negotiate commercial agreements
• work with clients, partners, and opposing counsel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

energy transactions associate

energy and climate solutions

energy law

project development

power purchase agreements

offtake arrangements

joint ventures

energy financing

hybrid remote

seattle wa

direct counsel

annual salary $260k–$420k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, wellness programs, professional development support, paid CLE and bar expenses, and additional employee benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks three to seven years of transactional experience in energy, infrastructure, project development, or related areas. It lists Boston, DC, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle as locations.

About the employer

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