Energy and Climate Solutions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness reimbursements

Mental health support

Healthcare for family

Family-building benefits

Parental leave

Career coaching

Back-up childcare

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is assisting a law firm in New York, NY, seeking an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate to handle transactional matters in the energy sector.

The role focuses on project development, PPA negotiations, and complex energy contracts, with client interaction and deal structuring across various energy technologies. JD required and admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 3rd to 7th year associate with a transactional focus in the energy sector.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Interest in developing long-term mastery in energy project transactions.

Responsibilities

• Craft and negotiate key project development contracts, including power purchase agreements and energy service contracts.
• Work on framework commercial agreements and joint venture transactions.
• Serve as the primary associate on project and portfolio acquisitions and related financing support.
• Adapt commercial structures for various energy projects and buyers.
• Engage in structuring and negotiating energy project offtake transactions.
• Maintain daily direct contact with clients, partners, and counterparty counsel.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Contract negotiation

Drafting complex contracts

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will focus on transactional work within the energy sector, contributing to a leading clean energy project development practice.

Duties

• Craft and negotiate key project development contracts, including power purchase agreements and energy service contracts.
• Work on framework commercial agreements and joint venture transactions.
• Serve as the primary associate on project and portfolio acquisitions and related financing support.
• Adapt commercial structures for various energy projects and buyers.
• Engage in structuring and negotiating energy project offtake transactions.
• Maintain 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.
• Interest in developing long-term mastery in energy project transactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting complex contracts.
• Ability to work with diverse energy technologies and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

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