Power & Renewables Transactional Associate Attorney
An Am100 law firm is seeking a mid level associate to join its Energy Transactions team in Houston.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and well established energy practice, advising clients on power and renewable energy transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.
The role is suited to an associate comfortable handling complex, multi party transactions while working closely with senior lawyers and clients.
The Role
- Advise on power and renewable energy M&A and joint venture transactions
- Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including:
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Development agreements
- Manage due diligence and transaction processes through to closing
- Work within multi disciplinary teams across offices
- Take on direct client interaction and responsibility
Must Haves
- 4-6 years experience in transactional law (ideally energy-focused)
- Experience in M&A and/or joint venture transactions
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Solid organisational and project management ability
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Active membership and good standing with the Texas Bar
Nice to Haves
- Direct experience in power and renewable energy transactions
- Exposure to complex, multi jurisdictional deals
- Strong interpersonal and client facing skills
- Experience working across cross office or multidisciplinary teams
Comp & Benefits
- Salary: $290,000 - $390,000
- Bonus
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life & disability insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Backup dependent care
Why Join This Firm
- Strong and growing energy and renewables platform
- High quality deals across power, infrastructure, and energy transition
- Opportunity for early responsibility on complex transactions
- Collaborative, cross office team environment
- Clear pathway for long term development within a leading practice
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Deal sheet (if available)
Interested? Apply with your resume and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.