Projects (M&A) Counsel

A law firm in Austin, TX, is seeking a highly qualified Projects (M&A) Counsel with a strong focus on domestic and international business transactions, especially in the energy sector. This position offers the opportunity to engage with high-profile projects involving renewable energy, energy storage, and power generation technologies. The ideal candidate will manage a variety of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, while advising clients and handling complex legal matters.

Duties:

• Advise clients on a range of energy transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and project development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, joint development agreements, and development services agreements.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for M&A deals involving projects, including reviewing project development documents and conducting legal research.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and colleagues in specialty areas such as tax, regulatory, and real estate.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in project development, M&A, and finance law.
• Offer legal assistance on additional matters related to project development and M&A as required.
• Manage and oversee legal aspects of high-profile projects related to renewable energy, energy storage, and power generation technologies.
• Provide representation and legal guidance to clients in the renewable energy market, including project development, offtake, procurement, and construction.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in handling M&A transactions, particularly in the energy sector.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents and conducting due diligence.
• Experience with renewable energy projects, energy storage, and power generation technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong background in mergers and acquisitions or project finance, ideally within a sophisticated national law firm environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Texas or the ability to obtain admission.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of domestic and international business transactions and corporate matters, particularly in the energy sector.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating high-complexity transaction documents.
• Strong due diligence and legal research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to stay informed about industry trends and legal changes.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile clients and projects.
• Engagement in innovative, complex, and challenging projects globally, with a track record of closing 470 project finance transactions totaling over US$278 billion in the past five years (IJGlobal Q1, 2024).