Corporate Energy Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Short Hills, NJ seeks a junior corporate associate to join its Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will advise sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

Requirements include 1–3 years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience and a JD from an accredited law

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
• Familiarity with tax equity financings and transferable tax credits a plus.
• Experience with M&A, project development, project finance, and joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support transactions.
• Draft memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Manage complex transactions from inception to resolution.
• Cultivate client relationships.
• Collaborate to develop transaction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and firm initiatives.
• Engage in pro bono work and civic activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong research skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its Corporate practice in Short Hills, NJ. 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 and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Draft well-written, error-free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist/manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution.
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations.
• Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, 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, structured financings, and complex investment arrangements is a plus.
• Experience with M&A, project development, project finance, and joint venture transactions.
• EducationJD 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 and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking and persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) plan.