Energy Project Finance & Development Associate (Junior Level)

Overview

An opportunity is available for a full-time, junior-level Associate in the Energy Project Finance & Development Practice. This is a location-flexible role with multiple office locations; the team works across the organization’s platform.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing primary and ancillary transaction documents under the supervision of more senior attorneys, including:
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Investment agreements (including tax equity)
  • Financing agreements
  • Joint venture agreements
• Support due diligence and transaction management
• Coordinate with clients and internal specialist teams
• Prepare client communications and work product
• Take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced, busy practice
• Work hours expected for the practice area

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in energy, project finance, corporate, or other relevant transactional practice
• Experience supporting energy project development, M&A, or project finance transactions involving sponsors, investors, developers, suppliers, and/or lenders is preferred
• Interest in, and preferably some exposure to, offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project agreements
• Familiarity with energy regulation, project real property, and permitting is a plus
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop transactional skills
• Admission to at least one state bar is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to energy project development, M&A, or project finance transactions
• Familiarity with offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and other project agreements
• Experience or familiarity with energy regulation, project real property, and permitting

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected pay range:
  • Washington, D.C.: from $225,000 to $235,000 per year
  • Boston: from $225,000 to $240,000 per year
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for:
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Health insurance with an optional HSA
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision care
  • Life insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K
  • Vacation
  • Sick time
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional voluntary programs: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance
  • Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets

Location

Location-flexible with multiple office locations. Open to Washington, D.C. and Boston.