Energy & Infrastructure Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health insurance

Mental health support

Family leave

Disability coverage

HSA & FSA

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 1 year of M&A and joint venture experience, focused on energy and infrastructure work. The role involves advising on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions across energy sectors for diverse clients, with training and growth opportunities in a leading Energy & Infrastructure practice.

You will gain exposure to deals spanning renewable energy, oil and gas, power generation, and energy transition projects, working

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of one year of experience handling M&A and joint venture matters, with interest in Energy & Infrastructure.
• Prior experience in Energy & Infrastructure preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated legal writing abilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Active State Bar membership or eligibility to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on energy and infrastructure M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and related contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction execution from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on complex, high-value transactions.
• Counsel clients on legal, commercial, and regulatory issues affecting energy and infrastructure investments.
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Skills

M&A experience

Joint ventures

Energy & Infra

Legal writing

Communication

Teamwork

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client, leading international law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney with at least one year of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint venture transactions, with an interest in Energy & Infrastructure work. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for a diverse range of clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Energy & Infrastructure practice and advise investors, developers, operators, utilities, financial institutions, and other market participants on complex transactions involving renewable energy, conventional power generation, oil and gas, infrastructure assets, energy transition projects, and emerging energy technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on energy and infrastructure M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and related commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction execution from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on complex, high-value transactions.
• Counsel clients on legal, commercial, and regulatory issues affecting energy and infrastructure investments.
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of one year of experience handling M&A and joint venture matters, with an interest in developing their practice in Energy & Infrastructure.
• Prior experience in Energy & Infrastructure preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated legal writing abilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Active membership in the State Bar of the jurisdiction where the candidate will be practicing, or eligibility to obtain admission as required.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to cutting-edge transactions across the energy, infrastructure, and energy transition sectors.
• Opportunities to work closely with experienced attorneys and industry-leading clients.
• Comprehensive training, mentoring, and professional development programs.
• A collaborative and supportive culture focused on career growth and long-term success.
• Meaningful client interaction and responsibility on sophisticated matters.

Expected annual base salary range: $260,000 – $435,000.

Additional compensation and benefits may include:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Family care and parental leave benefits
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays

Energy M&A Attorney, Infrastructure Attorney, Joint Ventures, Renewable Energy, Energy Transition, Corporate Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Power Generation, Oil and Gas Transactions, Infrastructure Investments, Energy Law, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, Project Development