Mid-Level Energy and Natural Resources - Construction Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Energy and Natural Resources - Construction Associate Attorney for their Austin office. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

• Provide legal support in the engineering and construction aspects of transition and renewable energy project development.
• Manage a team and demonstrate strong drafting skills for construction contracts.
• Analyze and synthesize new information with a focus on the energy industry.

Duties:

• Support the engineering and construction aspects of transition and renewable energy project development.
• Manage a team of legal professionals.
• Draft and analyze construction contracts, including engineering, EPC, EPCM, equipment supply, and operation and maintenance contracts.
• Analyze and synthesize new information related to the energy industry.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of legal experience.
• 3+ years of experience working on construction contracts of various types.
• Interest in the energy industry.
• Strong drafting skills and contract analysis capabilities.

Education and Certifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Experience managing a team.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Contract analysis capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize new information.
• Knowledge of construction contracts in the energy industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and nationally recognized practice group within a top-ranking law firm.

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