Energy, Infrastructure and Commercial Transactions Associate

Kelley Drye; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 290,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance and disability income

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings and planning

College coaching

Child and elder care offerings

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP's Corporate Practice Group seeks an Energy, Infrastructure and Commercial Transactions Associate with four to six years of experience to assist a growing practice focused on energy and power infrastructure and data-center development. The role involves substantial responsibility, client contact, and managing transactions from structuring to execution.

The candidate will draft and negotiate EPC, construction, equipment supply and related project documents, and advise on

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an accredited law school.
• Four to six years of relevant experience at a law firm, in-house, or combo.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with construction, project development, energy, infrastructure, or complex transactions.
• Ability to translate technical and operational issues into clear contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial and project agreements (EPC, construction, equipment supply, and related documents).
• Advise clients on project development, procurement, warranties, indemnities, and liability issues.
• Coordinate due diligence, document management, execution and closing requirements.
• Work with clients' legal, commercial, engineering, procurement and project-management teams.
• Provide business-focused contract administration guidance and issue resolution.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation

Multi-matter management

Excellent written and oral comms

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Energy, Infrastructure and Commercial Transactions Associate

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP's Corporate Practice Group is seeking an associate with four to six years of experience to support a growing practice focused on energy and power infrastructure and data-center development. The associate will work directly with a partner and have substantial responsibility for sophisticated matters, meaningful client contact, and opportunities to manage transactions from initial structuring through execution.
The work involves a broad mix of project-development and commercial matters, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements; equipment supply and procurement contracts; construction and professional-services agreements; operations and maintenance arrangements; leases; confidentiality agreements; and other agreements supporting the development and operation of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial and project agreements, including EPC and construction agreements, equipment supply agreements, purchase orders, services agreements, leases, operations and maintenance agreements, and related project documents.
• Advise clients regarding project development, procurement, performance security, warranties, indemnities, limitations of liability, insurance, liens, change management, delay and performance remedies.
• Coordinate transaction processes, including due diligence, document management, execution and closing requirements.
• Work closely with clients' legal, commercial, engineering, procurement and project-management teams.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice regarding contract administration, emerging project issues and potential disputes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Four to six years of relevant experience at a law firm, in-house legal department or a combination of both.
• Strong commercial drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with construction, project development, energy, infrastructure, equipment procurement or other complex commercial transactions.
• Ability to understand technical and operational issues and translate them into clear contractual requirements.
• Sound judgment and the ability to identify material legal and commercial risks without losing sight of the client's business objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and comfort working directly with clients and counterparties.

We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy taking ownership of matters, working closely with clients and developing a broad commercial practice rather than focusing on a single narrow type of transaction.

We have a strong preference for the candidate to be based in either our Austin or Houston office location. Bar admission is required in an attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in Texas if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications (e.g., JD/technology) for example. Salary Range: $290,000 - $320,000. Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our comprehensive benefits program helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address your personal and family needs.

• health benefits
• life insurance and disability income protection
• paid parental leave
• retirement savings and planning
• college coaching
• child and elder care offerings, and more

We currently have a hybrid work policy.