Energy Commercial Transactions Associate or Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and 11 holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and transit programs

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Unknown Firm in Portland, Oregon is seeking a mid to senior associate or counsel to join its energy practice. You will handle energy commercial transactions for developers, technology companies, investors, and utilities, including contracts across energy and digital infrastructure sectors with an emphasis on renewables and battery storage.

The role involves drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of energy matters in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in energy transactions or strong commercial transaction background.
• Familiarity with energy regulatory frameworks and utility operations.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate energy commercial agreements, including energy supply and operations contracts.
• Support transactions involving energy project development, financing, and asset sales.
• Advise on renewable energy credit transactions and energy market matters.
• Counsel clients on renewable energy, storage, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Collaborate on energy transition, infrastructure, and technology matters.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Legal research

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior associate or counsel to join its energy practice in Portland, Oregon. The candidate will engage in energy commercial transactions, representing developers, technology companies, investors, and utilities. This role involves working on energy contracts and transactions across the energy and digital infrastructure sectors, with a focus on renewable and battery storage projects.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including energy supply and operational contracts.
• Support transactions involving energy project development, financing, and asset sales.
• Advise on renewable energy credit transactions and energy market matters.
• Counsel clients on renewable energy, storage, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Collaborate on energy transition, infrastructure, and technology matters.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 3+ years of experience in energy transactions or a strong commercial transaction background.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with energy regulatory frameworks and utility operations.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Interest in emerging technologies and energy transition issues.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.