Energy Associate

Husch Blackwell; Boston (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Associate Performance Bonus

Client Development Bonus

Job summary

A national law firm based in the United States is seeking an Energy Associate with four to six years of experience. The ideal candidate will engage in commercial contracting and renewable energy development, drafting and negotiating key agreements for infrastructure projects. Competitive compensation ranges from $230,000 to $260,000, depending on location and experience, plus bonuses. Interested candidates should apply through the firm’s online process with required documents including a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Minimum four to six years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset sought.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review core agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Work with attorneys in Energy & Natural Resources Strategic Business Unit.
• Manage commercial contracting and complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

Excellent academic credentials

Superior interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple projects

Exceptional judgment

Education

Active bar license in relevant state

Job description

Overview

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and communities better.

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for an Energy Associate with four to six years of experience preferred. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of commercial contracting, renewable energy development, and complex infrastructure projects. The candidate will draft, negotiate, and review the core agreements that drive renewable energy projects forward, including EPC agreements, PPAs/offtake agreements, major equipment supply contracts, and long‑term O&M or service agreements. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Energy & Natural Resources Strategic Business Unit.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. They should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to handle multiple projects, and articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k). The compensation range for this position in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington is $230,000-$260,000; in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. is $240,000-$265,000; in Minnesota and Vermont is $215,000-$246,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets vary depending on market data. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

Application

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and deal sheet through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.

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