Energy And Infrastructure Career Associate Attorney

Job Title: Energy And Infrastructure Career Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A premier law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join its Energy and Infrastructure team. This role provides an opportunity to work on groundbreaking legal projects for industry-leading clients. The position is tailored for individuals who excel in high-quality legal work and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on energy and infrastructure projects, including renewables and public-private partnerships (PPP).
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys in multiple offices on complex transactional matters.
• Represent clients in regulatory, transactional, and project finance matters.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations impacting the energy and infrastructure sector.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or relevant energy and infrastructure practice.
• Proven expertise in energy law, project finance, or infrastructure development.
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively under deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic performance with demonstrated excellence.

Certifications

• Active membership in the DC Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Advanced legal research and writing capabilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build lasting professional relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in renewable energy or PPPs.

Job Location

• Washington, DC

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and paid holidays.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Mental well-being support and resources.
• Childcare, eldercare, and pet care assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development through training, mentorship programs, and networking events.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.