Projects M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Projects M&A Associate Attorney to join their team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on domestic and international business transactions and corporate matters, particularly in the energy sector. This role involves working on high-profile projects involving renewable energy, energy storage, and power generation technologies, handling a range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures of projects, portfolios of projects, and entire development platforms.

Job Description:

Duties:

• Advise clients on a variety of energy transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and project development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, joint venture and joint development agreements, and development services agreements.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for projects M&A deals, including reviewing project development documents and conducting legal research.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and colleagues in various 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 assistance on other legal matters concerning project development and M&A as needed.

Requirements:

• Representative experience with clients in the renewable energy market, on matters including project development (including offtake, procurement and construction) and/or project finance specific transactions is helpful.
• Law firm mergers & acquisitions or project finance experience, preferably in a sophisticated national law firm environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois State Bar or ability to become admitted to the Illinois Bar.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in a relevant field.

Skills:

• Strong focus on domestic and international business transactions and corporate matters, particularly in the energy sector.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough due diligence and legal research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and 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.
• Collaboration across a global team, acting on innovative, complex, and challenging projects.
• Part of a team that has closed 470 project finance transactions globally over the past five years, totaling over US$278 billion.