Infrastructure / PPP Associate Attorney

Title: Infrastructure / PPP Associate Attorney

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Overview: A leading law firm seeks an experienced Infrastructure / PPP Associate Attorney to join its renowned Infrastructure practice in San Francisco. This role is ideal for candidates with 3-7 years of experience in infrastructure-focused projects, specifically in public-private partnerships (PPP) and alternative infrastructure delivery methods.

Duties:

• Represent clients in the infrastructure sector, including equity investors, financing parties, and contractors.
• Work on projects related to transit, utilities, energy transition, higher education, water, transit-oriented development (TOD), and social infrastructure.
• Manage full life-cycle infrastructure projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financing.
• Draft and negotiate P3 concession agreements, design-build (DB), and operations & maintenance (O&M) contracts.
• Navigate competitive procurement processes with public owners.
• Handle project financing matters (e.g., PABs, USPP).

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure law.
• Membership in the California State Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in PPP and alternative infrastructure delivery methods.
• Experience with project financing and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) program with employer contributions.
• Flexible Time Off program, generous parental leave, and paid holidays.

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.