Energy and Climate Solutions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness reimbursements

Emotional health support

Healthcare for family

Family-building benefits

Paid parental leave

Career coaching

Back-up childcare

401(k) plan

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness coverage

CLE and bar dues

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate to join a leading clean energy project development practice. The role focuses on energy innovation and competition within a high-profile platform.

Candidates should have 3–7 years of transactional energy experience, a Juris Doctor (JD), and bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential.

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

Energy project contracts

Contract negotiation

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate in San Francisco, CA. The role involves working with a leading clean energy project development practice, focusing on clean energy innovation and competition.

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

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in negotiating and structuring energy project 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 you and your family.
• 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.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.