Junior Energy Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Junior Energy Transactions Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. This role involves supporting energy financing and M&A transactions, with a focus on project and energy financing. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in tax equity or IRA credit and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties:

• Assist with structuring and negotiating energy and infrastructure financing transactions.
• Support private M&A transactions related to energy projects.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare transaction documentation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to strategize and manage client matters.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory and compliance issues related to energy and infrastructure projects.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in financing and/or private M&A transactions.
• Preferred experience in project and energy financing and/or energy and infrastructure-related M&A transactions.
• Tax equity and/or IRA credit experience is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York, District of Columbia Bar, or Texas Bar, active and in good standing.

Skills:

• Proficiency in structuring and negotiating complex transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Dependent care and health care flexible spending accounts.
• 401K Plan and Profit-Sharing.
• Paid time off and a robust Wellness Program.

A general practice firm that has specialist lawyers in many areas of law, this firm's attorneys have unrivaled experience in law and government as several of them have served in various capacities across multiple agencies and administrations. The firm vigorously advocates for clients' interests through the utilization of its unparalleled expertise in the areas of energy, transactional law, and patent & technology litigation, while protecting clients' data through its extensive use of privacy and cybersecurity measures. Home to over 500 lawyers, the firm places a high value on its human resources, and this is evident in the high career advancement levels achieved by its attorneys. The firm also promotes family values and social inclusivity among its staff.