Energy Associate (2-5 Years Experience) - Madison, WI

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee resource benefits

Paid parental leave

Parenting classes

Pre-tax parking

401k/Roth

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is seeking a transactional associate with 2-5 years of legal experience to join our Energy department. The role focuses on commercial contracts, supplier agreements, power procurement, energy storage contracting, construction agreements, M&A, project finance, and other strategic transactions.

The position offers a hybrid work environment. While candidates in Minneapolis are preferred, we will consider candidates working from another Fredrikson office or remotely;

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of legal experience in private practice or related in-house positions
• Interest in the energy industry
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to practice law or be admitted in New York is a plus

Responsibilities

• Focus on transactional/commerce work: contracts, supplier agreements, power procurement, energy storage contracts, construction agreements, M&A, project finance and other strategic transactions
• Provide legal analysis and drafting support for energy related commercial matters
• Collaborate with partners and clients across offices on cross-border and cross-functional deals
• Contribute to negotiations and due diligence processes as part of deal teams

Skills

Legal experience

Energy industry interest

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School

Active U.S. license

Job description

Who We Are

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview

We are seeking a transactional associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Energy department. This position will focus on commercial/transactional work, including commercial contracts, supplier agreements, power procurement arrangements, energy storage contracting, construction agreements, M&A transactions, project finance, and other strategic transactions. Candidates should have experience in commercial/transactional work and an interest in the energy industry.

This position offers a hybrid work environment. While candidates based in our Minneapolis office are preferred, we will also consider candidates interested in working from another Fredrikson office or candidates desiring to work remotely; arrangements would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have

• 2-5 years of legal experience in private practice or related in-house positions
• Interest in the energy industry
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• The ability to practice law or the ability to become admitted in the state of New York is a plus

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance)
• paid-parental leave
• parenting classes
• pre-tax parking and transportation options
• and much more!
• financial planning
• Social Security/Medicare planning
• 401k/Roth investment options
• a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.