Energy Project Finance & Development Associate (Mid-Senior Level)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Associate with significant experience in energy project development, M&A, and project finance. This position is location-flexible(hybrid) across multiple offices and supports a national, cross-platform energy practice.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support transactions involving energy project sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and lenders.

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, investment and tax equity agreements, financing documents, and joint venture agreements.

• Manage complex due diligence, oversee transaction workflows, and guide junior associates and internal specialist teams.

• Handle client communications and deliver high-quality work product within a fast-paced, active practice.

• Work with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project-related contracts.

• Apply knowledge of energy regulation, real property issues, and project permitting.

• Admission to one or more state bars required.

Compensation

• Boston: $240,000–$390,000

• Minneapolis: $225,000–$260,000

• New York City: $260,000–$440,000

• Washington, DC: $260,000–$380,000

Salary is based on experience, education, location, and market factors. Full-time employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, FSAs, 401(k), PTO, and employee assistance programs.