Energy & Infrastructure Associate

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe in the United States seeks associates with at least two years of experience in finance or tax equity transactions to join our Energy & Infrastructure team in a U.S.-based office.

We value a strong academic record, excellent communication skills, and bar admission in the relevant state. This position offers a collaborative culture, top-tier training, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 2 to 9+ years of relevant experience in finance or tax equity transactions.
• Prior work in the energy and infrastructure sector is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must be highly motivated with excellent academic credentials and communication skills.
• Membership in the state bar of the office in which the candidate expects to be located is required.

Responsibilities

• Join Orrick's Energy & Infrastructure team in a U.S.-based office.
• Contribute to finance and tax equity transactions as part of a market-leading practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver client-focused service and high-quality work.

Skills

Finance/tax equity experience

Education

Bar admission in the relevant state

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking associates with at least two years of experience in finance or tax equity transactions to join Orrick's Energy & Infrastructure team in one of its U.S.-based offices. Orrick has a market-leading energy and infrastructure practice with an integrated global team of over 200 attorneys dedicated full-time to the energy and infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

2 to 9+ years of relevant experience. Prior work in the energy and infrastructure sector is preferred but not required. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials and communication skills. Membership in the state bar of the office in which the candidate expects to be located is required.

How to Apply

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact [e-mail] for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Zach Smith, Recruiting Manager at [e-mail].

Why Orrick

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top‑notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $225,000 and $435,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but not be limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability and industry‑leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.