Energy Commercial Transactions Associate / Counsel (3+ Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Jobot seeks an attorney with experience in complex commercial transactions to join a growing practice focused on energy, infrastructure, and emerging technology matters. The role involves working on development, procurement, and strategic deals, drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements, and advising clients alongside senior attorneys.

The ideal candidate will manage portions of transactions independently, collaborate across disciplines, and thrive in a flexible hybrid environment with

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of relevant transactional experience.
• Experience with commercial contracts, project development, infrastructure-related transactions, or other sophisticated business transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills.
• Ability to independently manage discrete workstreams and transaction components.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting commercial transactions is preferred.
• Interest in evolving industries, infrastructure development, innovative technologies, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements related to development, procurement, operations, supply arrangements, and strategic business initiatives.
• Support transactions involving acquisitions, divestitures, financing arrangements, development projects, and other complex business transactions.
• Advise clients on industry-specific commercial and regulatory considerations impacting transactional matters.
• Assist with contract strategy, risk allocation, due diligence, and deal execution.
• Work closely with attorneys across multiple disciplines on infrastructure, technology, environmental, regulatory, and commercial matters.
• Manage client relationships and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Coordinate multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and responsiveness.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Contract interpretation

Analytical thinking

Client service

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

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Job details

Cutting-Edge Infrastructure Work. Sophisticated Transactions. Meaningful Client Contact.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett

Salary: $225,000 - $350,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a full-service law firm serving a broad range of clients, from emerging businesses to established organizations with complex legal needs. Our work spans both litigation and transactional matters, allowing us to offer well-rounded counsel across industries and business cycles. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on building strong client relationships and delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions. We prioritize collaboration across practices and offices, giving our attorneys meaningful exposure to different areas of the law while contributing to sophisticated matters. Our platform is large enough to offer significant resources, but structured to avoid the rigidity often found at larger institutions.

Why join us

We offer the platform of a growing AmLaw 100 firm without the intensity that often comes with it. Our billable expectations are manageable, allowing attorneys to develop their practices and produce high-quality work without sacrificing sustainability. We maintain a flexible hybrid schedule that supports both collaboration and autonomy, recognizing that productivity does not require a one-size-fits-all approach. Attorneys here benefit from hands-on experience, access to strong mentorship, and the ability to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers. As we continue to expand, we are intentional about preserving a collegial, respectful culture where contributions are visible and advancement is based on performance and engagement rather than tenure alone.

Job Details

We are seeking an attorney with experience in complex commercial transactions to join a growing practice focused on energy, infrastructure, and emerging technology matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of transactions involving project development, commercial contracting, strategic investments, and operational matters across evolving sectors of the economy.

We are looking for someone who enjoys drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and helping clients navigate complex regulatory and business considerations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing portions of transactions independently while working closely with senior attorneys and clients on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements related to development, procurement, operations, supply arrangements, and strategic business initiatives
• Support transactions involving acquisitions, divestitures, financing arrangements, development projects, and other complex business transactions
• Advise clients on industry-specific commercial and regulatory considerations impacting transactional matters
• Assist with contract strategy, risk allocation, due diligence, and deal execution
• Work closely with attorneys across multiple disciplines on infrastructure, technology, environmental, regulatory, and commercial matters
• Manage client relationships and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Coordinate multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and responsiveness

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of relevant transactional experience
• Experience with commercial contracts, project development, infrastructure-related transactions, or other sophisticated business transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills
• Ability to independently manage discrete workstreams and transaction components
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting commercial transactions is preferred
• Interest in evolving industries, infrastructure development, innovative technologies, and strategic growth initiatives
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills

Requirements

• Active law license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong legal writing, research, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across multiple practice areas
• Strong business judgment and client-facing communication skills
• Commitment to producing high-quality legal work with minimal supervision

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