Energy Transition Transactional Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an experienced Energy Transition Transactional Associate Attorney to join their team. The role requires substantial transactional experience in energy transition projects, with a focus on emerging technologies and traditional renewable energy sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in diverse and complex transactional and project development matters related to energy transition projects.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, land purchase agreements, offtake agreements (including power purchase agreements), pore space leases, hydrogen purchase agreements, lithium extraction leases, joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, and LLC agreements.
• Negotiate and draft project documents such as EPC contracts, BOP contracts, equipment supply agreements, procurement agreements, and O&M agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to clients transitioning from traditional upstream and midstream oil and gas projects to the energy transition sector.
• Conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions, and draft memoranda as needed.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Admission to and active membership in the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) in which the candidate is located, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in transactional law, preferably focused on energy transition projects.
• Extensive knowledge of hydrogen, carbon capture, renewable fuels, lithium extraction, and other energy transition areas.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and project management skills.

Education and Certifications:

• JD from an ABA-approved law school.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction(s).

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting complex transactional documents.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Disability and Life Insurance, Adoption Assistance, and Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.