Mid to Senior-level Energy Project Development Associate Attorney

Job Overview

An esteemed U.S.-based law firm is seeking a mid to senior-level associate attorney to join its nationally recognized Energy, Infrastructure, and Project Finance practice. This position presents an exciting opportunity to represent high-profile clients in the renewable energy sector, including utilities, independent power producers, municipalities, and financial institutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on project development, acquisitions, and financing, while managing direct client relationships and contributing to complex, industry-shaping transactions.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Advise clients on the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects

• Represent sponsors and financing parties in complex energy-related transactions

• Draft and negotiate various project and operational agreements, including:

  • EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) Contracts

  • Supply Agreements

  • Offtake Agreements

  • O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Agreements

• Draft and negotiate financing-related documents including:

  • Tax equity agreements

  • Debt financing agreements

  • M&A-related contracts

• Collaborate with clients, internal legal teams, and third-party advisors across all deal stages

• Provide strategic legal guidance and assume responsibility for managing matters from start to finish

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience in the energy industry

• Background with a nationally recognized law firm or equivalent in-house counsel role

• Experience working on renewable energy projects, including development, M&A, or finance

• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex matters independently and efficiently

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the state of residence

• Good standing with the applicable state bar authority

Skills

• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and research capabilities

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities

• Capable of working independently while collaborating in a team environment

• Comfortable with direct client interaction and external advisor engagement

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with prominent clients in a rapidly growing practice area

• Professional development and career advancement in a highly collaborative environment

• Exposure to cutting-edge legal issues in the renewable energy industry

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.