Mid-level Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-level Associate Attorney in Environmental & Permitting to join the Energy & Infrastructure team in either New York. This role involves working on a wide range of complex transactions related to renewables and infrastructure, with a focus on environmental compliance and permitting.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Assess environmental risks of proposed transactions with guidance from the broader team.
• Conduct legal research on federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law; draft memos summarizing findings.
• Coordinate with and review local environmental counsel’s research and due diligence inquiries.
• Review environmental reports and permits; draft due diligence inquiries and reports.
• Edit indemnity, representations, and warranties provisions in transaction agreements to address environmental risks.
• Assist sponsors in identifying and obtaining necessary permits for project development.

Requirements

• U.S. J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and/or D.C. Bar.
• Background in U.S. environmental laws, including CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
• Experience with U.S. domestic renewables (solar, wind, energy storage) is a plus.
• Transactional experience is advantageous.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to relevant state bars (New York and/or D.C.).

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with ESG matters is a plus.

Benefits

• Potential for discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on market-leading, cutting-edge matters in a busy environmental practice.

This mid-sized New York law firm offers competitive salaries. The diversity of personnel and broad range of expertise is one of the greatest strengths of their New York office. Over recent years this firm has developed into a multi-faceted, multi-jurisdictional office offering a full range of services to their clients in the US, Latin America and elsewhere in the world. The majority of their work has an international element, so traveling and living abroad are features of everyday life at this firm. The firm advises in respect of US federal securities, tax, corporate and banking laws, project and asset financing, and structured financing as well as New York law and Delaware corporate law. As a part of their US practice, associates have the opportunity to work overseas at the start of their career. In addition, associates are quickly involved in transactions and high-profile deals for major corporate and investment bank clients.