Energy Associate (DC or Richmond)

Permanent Placements LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an Am Law firm, seeks an Energy Transactional Associate (3–7 years) to join its Energy Practice in Richmond, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. The role centers on sophisticated energy transactions, with emphasis on renewable and clean energy projects.

The candidate will advise on buy-side and sell-side M&A, draft and negotiate transaction documents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams with strong writing and analytical skills and admission in Virginia or DC.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3-7 years of M&A and/or corporate transactional experience.
• Admission and good standing in Virginia or the District of Columbia.
• Strong writing, communication, analytical, and transactional skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle complex matters in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on M&A and corporate transactions in the energy sector.
• Handle buy-side and sell-side transactions involving renewable energy assets and projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and support matters throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated energy transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Strong writing skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Transactional skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking an Energy Transactional Associate with 3-7 years of experience to join its Energy Transactional Practice in Richmond, Virginia, or Washington, D.C.
This position will focus on sophisticated energy transactions, with an emphasis on renewable and clean energy projects. The ideal candidate will have strong M&A or corporate transactional experience, particularly representing clients in buy-side and sell-side transactions involving renewable energy assets and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on M&A and corporate transactions in the energy sector.


• Handle buy-side and sell-side transactions involving wind, solar, battery storage, and other renewable energy assets and projects.


• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and support matters throughout the deal lifecycle.


• Work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated energy transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.


• 3-7 years of M&A and/or corporate transactional experience.


• Admission and good standing in Virginia or the District of Columbia.


• Strong writing, communication, analytical, and transactional skills.


• Sound judgment and ability to handle complex matters in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with energy-sector M&A and corporate transactions.


• Experience advising on both buy-side and sell-side transactions.


• Experience involving wind, solar, battery storage, and other clean or renewable energy technologies.