Mid-level Associate needed for Houston office

Job Overview: A mid-level Associate with experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and project development agreements is sought to join a leading law firm’s Energy, Infrastructure, Project, and Asset Finance (EIPAF) practice group. The role involves complex, large-scale projects, requiring strong analytical and drafting skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks in high-pressure situations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Fluency in languages such as Spanish, relevant to projects in Latin America, would be an asset.

Location:

• Houston, Texas

Duties:

• Drafting and negotiating agreements including PPAs, VPPAs, LNG SPAs, JOAs, LLCAs, JVAs, terminalling agreements, asset management agreements, and more
• Assisting with resolving or avoiding commercial disputes and administering ongoing projects
• Conducting research and preparing memoranda, focusing on local, Federal, and international laws
• Analyzing energy regulatory and operational practices
• Drafting and negotiating performance securities, such as parent guarantees and letters of credit
• Involvement in due diligence, including the preparation of legal opinions
• Coordinating with local counsel in relevant jurisdictions
• Working closely with internal subject matter experts and managing communication with clients
• Providing assistance to senior lawyers on legal services to corporate clients
• Managing and mentoring junior associates
• Performing research and preparing pitch materials for business development
• Participating in educational seminars and practice groups

Requirements:

• 4+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience
• Transactional experience in project development agreements
• Excellent academic credentials and strong intellectual curiosity
• Demonstrated commercial and business awareness
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines under pressure
• Strong time management and drafting skills
• Proactive and resourceful approach with initiative
• Ability to think creatively and see the big picture

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Texas bar or ability to become admitted

Certifications:

• Admitted to the Texas bar (or the ability to be admitted)
• In good standing with the bar

Skills:

• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Strong professional presence with a client-service focus
• Excellent drafting skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong judgment and the ability to exercise discretion
• Fluent in English (fluency in Spanish a plus)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave
• Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.