Energy Associate 2-5 Years Experience

BCG Attorney Search; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Counseling & Coaching

Parental Leave

Parking & Transportation

Retirement Planning (401k/Roth)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Des Moines, IA seeks a transactional associate with 2-5 years of experience to join the Energy department. The role covers contracts, power procurement, energy storage, construction agreements, M&A, and project finance in a hybrid work setting.

We value strong writing, negotiation, and collaborative skills, with a U.S. license and a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, plus enthusiasm for the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of legal experience in private practice or related in-house roles.
• Interest in the energy industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Manage power procurement and energy storage contracting.
• Handle construction agreements and M&A transactions.
• Participate in project finance and strategic transactions.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Written Communication

Energy Industry Interest

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a transactional associate with 2-5 years of experience to join their Energy department in Des Moines, IA. This role involves commercial and transactional work, including contracts, supplier agreements, power procurement, energy storage, construction agreements, M&A transactions, and project finance. The position offers a hybrid work environment with potential remote work options.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Manage power procurement and energy storage contracting.
• Handle construction agreements and M&A transactions.
• Participate in project finance and strategic transactions.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of legal experience in private practice or related in-house roles.
• Interest in the energy industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic background.

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to practice law or become admitted in New York is a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee resource benefits including counseling and coaching.
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
• Retirement plan with financial planning and 401k/Roth options.