Energy and Infrastructure Transactions Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking an Energy and Infrastructure Transactions Associate Attorney with a focus on renewable and energy transition finance, M&A transactions, and project development. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, with expertise in project finance, tax equity transactions, and negotiation of key project agreements. Admitted to practice law in New York, the candidate should possess strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, demonstrating competence in managing complex transactions and comfortable client interaction.

Duties:

• Represent sponsors, developers, investors, financial institutions, and other market participants.
• Handle renewable and energy transition finance and M&A transactions.
• Negotiate material project agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.).
• Provide legal advice on energy project development.
• Manage complex transactions and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and goals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and review legal documents.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• 3+ years of experience in energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Prior law firm experience is required.
• Experience in project finance and tax equity transactions.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Negotiation skills for material project agreements.
• Client-focused approach.
• Legal research and drafting proficiency.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

This large international law firm focuses its practice on corporate, banking, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation. The New York offices lawyers have extensive experience in a wide variety of securities related practice areas, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, tender and exchange offers, and public offerings. The New York lawyers are also involved in civil litigation, arbitration, and litigation counseling. In addition the New York office serves as the hub of much of the firm's international practice, representing foreign and American clients in cross-border transactions. New associates have the opportunity to assume front-line responsibility and to deal directly with clients at an early stage in their careers. Attorneys work in a team-oriented environment in which lawyers work comfortably with each other. In addition, attorneys enjoy competitive salaries.