Corporate Associate Attorney (Energy)

Day Pitney LLP; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Pitney's Energy group seeks an associate with 2–4 years of general corporate transactional experience to join our team in Hartford, CT (preferred) or Boston, MA. The role involves working on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, governance, licensing, and other contracts, with opportunity for direct client contact and deal leadership.

We offer a hybrid work environment that supports remote work two days per week, with continued in-office

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of corporate transactional experience with an energy industry interest.
• Excellent drafting, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and transactional abilities.
• Admission to the Connecticut or Massachusetts Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, governance, licensing matters, and general corporate transactional matters.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including disclosure schedules and financing and security agreements, LLC operating agreements, and other contracts.
• Provide direct client contact and deal leadership with a focus on energy-related transactions where applicable.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Drafting & negotiating documents

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Legal research

Education

Connecticut or Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

Day Pitney's Energy group is seeking a highly motivated associate with 2–4 years of general corporate transactional experience to join our growing team in the Hartford, Connecticut (preferred) or Boston, Massachusetts office.

Candidates should have experience in a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate governance, licensing matters, and general corporate transactional matters. Ideal candidates will have experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including disclosure schedules, financing and security agreements, LLC operating agreements, and other forms of contracts. While experience with energy-related transactions would be preferred, it is not required.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a nationally recognized energy transactions practice as well as opportunities for direct client contact and deal leadership and a clear path to developing deep subject-matter expertise in one of the most dynamic and in-demand sectors.

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that allows attorneys to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of corporate transactional experience, with a demonstrated interest in the energy industry
• Excellent drafting, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical, professional, and client service abilities
• Strong legal research, analytical, and transactional skills
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-document transactions with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Admission to the Connecticut or Massachusetts Bar, and in good standing, is required

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people. Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.