Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking an experienced Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney to join their Washington D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project finance, securitization of energy assets, and structured transactions within the energy sector. This role involves representing financial institutions, commodity trading companies, energy marketers, project developers, and other investors in a wide range of physical and financial transactions related to energy and energy transition. The successful candidate should be proficient in negotiating and documenting structured transactions, hedging, offtake, and trading arrangements for both conventional and renewable energy products.

Duties:

• Represent financial institutions, commodity trading companies, energy marketers, project developers, and investors in a variety of energy sector transactions.
• Handle project finance and securitization of energy assets.
• Negotiate and document structured transactions, including hedging, offtake, and trading arrangements for conventional and renewable electricity, environmental products, and natural gas.
• Draft and review credit and security documentation, as well as standard master agreements used in the energy and commodities trading industry, including ISDA and its physical annexes, EEI, and NAESB.
• Provide legal advice and support in the development and execution of energy transition projects.
• Manage project roles and responsibilities effectively, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in client interactions and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with team members to address complex legal and transactional issues.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in energy and infrastructure transactions, including project finance, securitization of energy assets, and structured transactions.
• Proficiency in negotiating and documenting transactions related to hedging, offtake, and trading arrangements.
• Familiarity with credit and security documentation, and standard master agreements (ISDA, EEI, NAESB) used in the energy and commodities trading industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to take on substantial roles in project management.
• Comfort with client interaction and maintaining professional relationships.
• Admission to practice law in Washington D.C., New York, or Texas.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar License in Washington D.C., New York, or Texas (required).

Skills:

• Expertise in project finance, securitization of energy assets, and structured transactions.
• Proficiency in negotiating and documenting energy-related transactions.
• Knowledge of credit and security documentation and standard master agreements (ISDA, EEI, NAESB).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong client management and interpersonal skills.

This firm has a substantial DC presence and a wide range of practice areas. The firm, generally speaking, is strictly anti-competitive within its own ranks, thereby consistently earning rankings as a top place to work. Culturally, those who step on toes to move up simply won't be accepted here. The DC office has the work and the profitability to hold its own among this firm's other offices. If you have the grades, affable personality, desire to earn a market salary and actually have a semblance of family life and personal time, this is the firm for you.