Junior-Mid-level Energy And Infrastructure Associate Attorney

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

Job Overview

A prominent law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Junior-to-Mid-Level Associate Attorney with expertise in energy and infrastructure project finance, tax equity, and mergers and acquisitions. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a global team of legal professionals while working on high-profile and innovative projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel and transactional support for energy and infrastructure project finance deals, tax equity investments, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, financing documents, and agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver strategic legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in energy and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to client development initiatives and support the firm’s business development efforts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client advisory needs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in energy and infrastructure law, including project finance, tax equity, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions in a collaborative environment.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Bar of Washington, DC, or eligibility for admission.
• Admission to other Bars, such as California, Texas, or New York, is a plus.

Skills

• Expertise in energy and infrastructure project financing and related legal frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and client relations.

Job Location

• Washington, DC

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental well-being support and family care benefits, including child, elder, and pet care services.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts (if applicable).
• Generous parental leave and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Flexible time-off program to support work-life balance.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. 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 sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.