Energy and Climate Solutions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness reimbursements

Mental health support

Healthcare for family

IVF and adoption benefits

Parental leave and parenting support

Career coaching

Back-up childcare (in-home and center)

401(k) with firm contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Bar/CLE fee coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate for a transactional practice focused on clean energy project development, including drafting and negotiating contracts and commercial agreements.

The role requires 3–7 years of experience in energy transactions, strong communication, and project management skills, with direct client interaction and a focus on complex energy projects.

Qualifications

• Experience focusing on transactional energy matters and project development.
• Proficiency in structuring and negotiating energy project agreements.
• Ability to adapt commercial structures for diverse energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Craft and negotiate project development contracts such as power purchase agreements.
• Work on framework commercial agreements and joint venture transactions.
• Serve as the primary associate on project and portfolio acquisitions.
• Provide financing support for energy projects.
• Engage in daily direct contact with clients, partners, and counterparty counsel.

Skills

Energy project transactions

Commercial contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate in Boston, MA. The role focuses on clean energy project development, requiring expertise in crafting and negotiating key contracts and commercial agreements.

Duties

• Craft and negotiate project development contracts such as power purchase agreements.
• Work on framework commercial agreements and joint venture transactions.
• Serve as the primary associate on project and portfolio acquisitions.
• Provide financing support for energy projects.
• Engage in daily direct contact with clients, partners, and counterparty counsel.

Requirements

3rd to 7th year associate with a transactional focus in the energy sector.

Strong communication and project management skills.

Ability to adapt commercial structures for various energy projects.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

Proficiency in structuring and negotiating energy project transactions.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and technologies in the energy sector.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Healthcare coverage for family members.
• Family-building benefits including IVF and adoption.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Voluntary insurance options including pet insurance.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.