Junior-Mid-level Energy And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Title: Junior-Mid-level Energy And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A leading law firm based in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a junior-to-mid-level associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in energy and infrastructure project finance, tax equity, and mergers and acquisitions. This is an opportunity to work with a globally integrated team of legal professionals specializing in energy and infrastructure law, offering exposure to high-caliber clients and projects in a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic environment.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on energy and infrastructure project finance, including structuring, negotiation, and documentation.
• Advise on tax equity structures and their implications in transactions.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.
• Collaborate with a global team of legal experts to deliver top-tier client service.
• Conduct due diligence and draft transaction-related agreements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage risk assessment for energy and infrastructure deals.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in energy and infrastructure project finance, tax equity, and/or mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in transactional legal practices and familiarity with the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Education

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

Certifications

• Membership in the California, Texas, New York, or Washington, D.C. Bar is preferred.

Skills

• Expertise in energy and infrastructure legal frameworks.
• Exceptional research, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and multitask effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to providing high-quality legal services and innovative solutions.

Job Location

• San Francisco, CA

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being programs.
• Family support benefits, including child, elder, and pet care assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Long-term disability and long-term care insurance.
• A 401(k) program with competitive employer contributions.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and generous paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays and access to professional development opportunities, including mentoring programs and retreats.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.