Energy & Infrastructure - EPC Associate

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Houston seeks an associate with 2–7+ years of energy-related experience to support EPC, O&M, and procurement transactions. The role involves drafting and negotiating large-scale energy contracts for domestically and internationally oriented projects.

Orrick has a market-leading energy practice with a global team. You will contribute to a dynamic environment with strong mentoring and training resources, while advancing complex energy infrastructure deals

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of experience in construction law.
• Based in Houston or willing to base there.
• Bar admission in the state of practice.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate EPC, O&M, procurement, and other construction-related contracts for large energy and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with a market-leading energy and infrastructure practice on domestic and international matters.

Skills

Energy transactions

Construction contracts

Negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

We're seeking an associate with 2-7+ years of energy-related (conventional oil and gas, nuclear power and/or renewable) experience for our engineering, procurement and construction transactions practice. The role will involve drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, procurement, and other construction-related contracts for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects domestically and internationally. 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

Candidates must have 2 to 7+ years of experience in construction law. The ideal candidate will be based in the Houston office (other offices also considered). 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.

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 $235,000 and $420,000.

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 the 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 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.

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