Mid-Level Energy Transition Projects Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-Level Energy Transition Projects Associate Attorney to handle drafting and negotiating various infrastructure contracts within the energy transition sector, including CCUS, hydrogen, and renewable fuels. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, a strong background in infrastructure or related contract law, and exceptional academic and professional credentials.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of infrastructure contracts, including offtake, supply, procurement, operating, and construction agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support on projects related to energy transition technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, and renewable fuels.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop and implement contract strategies and manage risks associated with energy transition projects.
• Review and analyze complex contractual documents and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support project teams by addressing legal issues and facilitating contract negotiations to achieve project goals.
• Stay current with developments in energy transition laws and regulations to provide informed legal guidance.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and other legal professionals to advance project objectives and resolve contractual disputes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with stellar academic credentials.
• 2-5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating infrastructure contracts, preferably within the energy transition sector or related areas of law.
• Experience in one or more of the contracting categories relevant to this role (offtake, supply, procurement, operating, and construction agreements) is encouraged.
• Major law firm experience is required.
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the energy transition sector (CCUS, hydrogen, renewable fuels) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• JD degree from an accredited law school with strong academic performance.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating infrastructure contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of the energy transition sector and related legal issues.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and work under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to legal problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

With more than 3,200 lawyers, this is one of the biggest law practices in the world. Tracing its roots back to the early 19th century, this is a fully integrated global law firm with a comprehensive U.S. practice. Its attorneys lend their expertise in banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, intellectual property, public policy, real estate, and e-commerce to nearly one-half of the Fortune 500 companies in industries such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. The firm offers these clients a combination of locally qualified lawyers along with practitioners deeply experienced in international matters in virtually all of the key financial centers in the world. In the U.S., it has top-ranked transactional capabilities complemented by one of the strongest litigation practices in the country.