Mid to Senior-level Energy Project Development Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level associate attorney with over four years of experience to join its Energy, Infrastructure & Project Finance practice. This position offers the opportunity to represent prominent clients in the growing renewable energy sector, including utilities, independent power producers, investors, and developers. The associate will handle a variety of transactions focused on the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects, taking on substantial responsibility with direct client contact.

Location

• an Francisco, CA

Duties

• Represent sponsors and financing parties in renewable energy project transactions

• Negotiate and draft key project and operational contracts, such as:

  • EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Agreements

  • Supply Agreements

  • Offtake Agreements

  • O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Agreements

• Draft and review ancillary financing documents, including:

  • Debt financing agreements

  • Tax equity documents

  • M&A transactional documents

• Collaborate directly with clients, legal teams, and third-party advisors

• Take ownership of projects and contribute legal guidance across the project life cycle

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of legal experience in the energy industry

• Background in a large law firm with national or international experience, or comparable in-house counsel role

• Demonstrated experience with renewable energy project development, M&A, or finance

• Proven ability to manage and execute complex transactional work

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier, accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the state bar where the candidate resides

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Analytical thinking with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Confident working independently and in a team setting

• Comfortable with regular client and third-party interaction

Benefits

• High-level client engagement with industry-leading energy companies

• Opportunity for career growth in a nationally recognized practice

• Supportive environment with mentorship and professional development

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.