Corporate Energy Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a junior corporate associate to join a San Diego, CA energy, infrastructure and corporate transactions practice. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of transactional experience and exposure to M&A, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

The role requires strong research, drafting, and communication skills, plus the ability to work collaboratively with partners and clients while maintaining high professional

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
• Familiarity with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, and structured financings is a plus.
• Experience with M&A, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
• Education: JD Degree from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Draft well-written legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing complex transactions from inception to resolution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing support and addressing concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with other lawyers and business professionals to develop innovative transaction strategies.
• Participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to firm programs, civic and professional organizations, and pro bono work.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong research and analytical

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

JD Degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its Corporate practice in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience advising sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments. Experience with renewable energy, energy transition, tax credit transactions, and cross-border matters is preferred.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Draft well-written legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing complex transactions from inception to resolution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing support and addressing concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with other lawyers and business professionals to develop innovative transaction strategies.
• Participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to firm programs, civic and professional organizations, and pro bono work.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
• Familiarity with tax equity financings, transferable tax credits, and structured financings is a plus.
• Experience with M&A, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
• Education: JD Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking and persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.