Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm in New York City is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of corporate experience in renewable energy development, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing developers, lenders, sponsors, and tax equity investors.

Duties:

• Represent clients in renewable energy development, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate project contracts, including O&M agreements, EPC contracts, management agreements, offtake contracts, purchase and sale agreements, and tax equity financing agreements.
• Provide legal counsel and support for general corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing cases and transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure legal compliance and effective deal execution.
• Attend client meetings, negotiations, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 3-6 years of corporate legal experience, focusing on renewable energy development, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various project contracts and agreements.
• Strong understanding of general corporate law and related regulations.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Corporate law expertise.
• Contract review and negotiation.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.