Overview
This position is for a mid-level Project Development Associate with law firm experience and strong academic credentials. The role involves drafting and negotiating renewable energy contracts, with an emphasis on project development work.
The position is fully remote, with the opportunity to work remotely from wherever you are licensed to practice law.
Responsibilities
- Support project development efforts in the renewable energy field.
- Collaborate with clients, internal colleagues, and other professionals on project development matters.
- Adhere to firm policies, practices, and priorities.
- Perform other duties as requested by firm management.
Requirements
- Ideally 7–10 years of experience at a law firm, ideally in a practice serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
- Experience negotiating a variety of renewable energy contracts, including EPCs, O&Ms, PPAs, and similar agreements.
- Strong deal management, organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Team-focused approach, including a focus on mentoring junior attorneys.
- Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational and planning skills, with the capacity to handle multiple complex matters under strict deadlines and pressure.
- Admission to and in good standing with the Bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
- Commitment to the firm’s mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving clients in the renewable energy and related industries.
Compensation & Benefits
- 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with an hourly bonus for exceeding such requirement.
- Base salary of $250,000 +. The base salary will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on factors including prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
- Annual merit bonuses.
- Fully remote work environment.
- 401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching.
- Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
Location
Fully remote. Work location may be anywhere you are licensed to practice law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If a disability or special need requires accommodation, applicants are encouraged to request it.