Energy & Infrastructure Counsel — Project Finance & EPC

Leadenhall Search & Selection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search & Selection is seeking an Associate Counsel with 4–7 years of transactional legal experience to join its U.S. legal team.

This role focuses on energy, infrastructure, and utility projects across the United States, offering exposure to high-profile matters and significant autonomy. You will draft, review, and negotiate EPC contracts, MSAs, NDAs, MOUs, and related commercial agreements, support M&A and corporate initiatives, and advise business leaders on legal risk and

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of transactional legal experience.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, energy, project finance, or related sectors.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex EPC contracts.
• Supporting large-scale infrastructure, utility, and renewable energy projects.
• Negotiating equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advising on project development opportunities and associated legal risks.
• Supporting M&A transactions and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Managing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, MOUs, and other business-critical documentation.
• Providing practical legal advice to business development, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Supporting corporate governance and compliance activities across multiple U.S. entities.

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to a U.S. State Bar

Job description

Leadenhall Search & Selection is seeking an Associate Counsel with 4–7 years of transactional legal experience to join its U.S. legal team.

This role focuses on energy, infrastructure, and utility projects across the United States, offering exposure to high-profile matters and significant autonomy. You will draft, review, and negotiate EPC contracts, MSAs, NDAs, MOUs, and related commercial agreements, support M&A and corporate initiatives, and advise business leaders on legal risk and