Associate / Attorney - Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance

We Are Legal Revolution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 265,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates, a top-tier AM Law 50 firm, is seeking a Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel to join its Washington, DC office. The role offers sophisticated transactional work, direct partner collaboration, and ownership of meaningful matters.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, JD from a top 50 U.S. law school, and strong drafting and matter-management skills, with opportunities for long-term client development and practice growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, consistent with the seniority sought for this search.
• Substantive experience relevant to Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter‑management skills.
• A JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Admission requirement not expressly listed.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate diligence, signing and closing processes across deal teams.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
• Collaborate across practices and offices on complex, time‑sensitive matters.

Job description

Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel | AM Law 50 | Sophisticated Transactional Work | $265,000–$450,000 + benefits and bonuses | Washington, DC

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 multi-office law firm seeking a 3+ years Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel to join its Washington, DC office.

This opportunity offers sophisticated corporate work with meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with experienced lawyers and exposure to complex client matters. The role is designed for a candidate who wants to deepen specialist expertise while building long-term client and practice-management capability.

Company Highlights

• AM Law 50 platform with the resources to support complex, high-value client matters.
• Established Corporate capability supported by a broader multi-office platform.
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on commercially significant matters.
• Cross-practice collaboration that broadens exposure beyond a single matter type.
• Strong environment for associate development through partner interaction and progressively greater responsibility.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated practice offering:

• Complex, high-value work aligned with the advertised specialty.
• Meaningful matter ownership and increasing responsibility.
• Direct collaboration with partners and client teams.
• Exposure to a broad range of matters within the relevant practice.
• A platform for continued technical development and long‑term practice growth.

The Role

The successful candidate will support and lead key components of Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel matters, including:

• Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate diligence, signing and closing processes across deal teams.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
• Collaborate across practices and offices on complex, time‑sensitive matters.

The role offers increasing responsibility as experience, judgment and client relationships develop.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel with:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, consistent with the seniority sought for this search.
• Substantive experience relevant to Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate / Counsel.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter‑management skills.
• A JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Admission requirement not expressly listed.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $265,000–$450,000 benefits & bonuses. Actual base compensation may depend on class year, experience, qualifications and other job‑related factors.

All applications and discussions will be handled in strict confidence.

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