Energy and Climate Solutions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness reimbursements

24/7 emotional health support

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave and family support

Employer-sponsored CLE and bar dues

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate for our Washington, D.C. office. The role centers on transactional work in the energy sector, including development of clean energy projects and related innovations.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex contracts, support project and portfolio acquisitions, and engage with diverse energy technologies and regulatory frameworks. JD required; bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate key project development contracts, including energy PPA and energy service contracts.
• Work on framework commercial agreements and JV transactions.
• Serve as the primary associate on project and portfolio acquisitions and related financing support.
• Adapt commercial structures for diverse energy projects and buyers.
• Structure and negotiate energy project offtake transactions.
• Maintain daily direct contact with clients, partners, and counterparty counsel.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Regulatory awareness

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Climate Solutions Associate to join their team in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on transactional work within the energy sector, emphasizing clean energy project development and innovation.

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.
• Utilize and 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 focus on transactional work in the energy sector.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Interest in developing long-term expertise in energy project transactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting complex contracts.
• Ability to work with diverse energy technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.
• 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.