DC Office - FERC Energy & Infrastructure Mid-Level Associate

Winston & Strawn LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston & Strawn LLP in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level or senior associate for its Energy & Infrastructure Project Finance practice. The candidate should have at least three years of experience supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector, with hands-on due diligence and experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.

Core renewable energy experience (wind, solar or battery storage) is required; additional background in power generation and transmission, including

Qualifications

• At least three years of project finance and M&A experience in the energy sector.
• Hands-on due diligence experience and reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.
• Renewable energy experience in wind, solar or battery storage.
• Experience with power purchase and interconnection agreements is preferred.
• Admission to the state bar in the preferred office location.

Responsibilities

• Support project finance and M&A transactions from diligence through closing.
• Draft and review agreements and opinions for deals in the energy sector.
• Collaborate with the Energy & Infrastructure team across offices to coordinate closing efforts.

Skills

Project finance

M&A

FERC

Due diligence

Credit agreements

Legal opinions

Renewable energy

Wind

Solar

Battery storage

Power purchase agreements

Interconnection agreements

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Winston Taylor is seeking a mid-level or senior associate to join its Energy & Infrastructure team within the Project Finance group. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector. Candidates must possess substantial practice experience before FERC, hands‑on expertise conducting due diligence, and direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Core experience in renewable energy-specifically wind, solar, or battery storage-is required, while additional background in transactions involving power generation and transmission is preferred, including power purchase and interconnection agreements. While Washington, DC is our preferred location for this position, candidates for our other U.S. offices will be considered. All candidates must be admitted to the state bar of their preferred office location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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