Energy & Infrastructure - Offtake/ PPA Associate

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with contributions

Flexible Time Off program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an attorney to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice, preferably with 3 to 9 years of experience in energy projects and offtake agreements. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be a member of the state bar where they intend to work. The role offers a competitive salary range between $260,000 and $435,000, with comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3‑9+ years of relevant experience in energy projects work.
• Highly motivated with excellent academic credentials.
• Membership to the State Bar of the expected location.

Responsibilities

• Experience in renewable energy power purchase agreements.
• Collaboration with clients in a fast–paced environment.

Skills

Energy offtake work

Excellent communication skills

Membership to State Bar

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Overview

Orrick currently has an opportunity for an attorney to join our market-leading Energy & Infrastructure practice open to any of our US office locations. We are looking for an attorney with three to nine years of experience in the areas of energy projects work relating to renewables and energy storage, specifically focused on energy offtake work including renewable energy power purchase agreements (both physical and virtual and both on the buy‑and sell‑side), corporate PPAs, energy storage offtake agreements, offtakes for carbon removal credits, nuclear offtakes, renewable energy credit agreements, hedging agreements, resource adequacy sales agreements, ISDAs and EEI agreements. We seek attorneys who enjoy working closely with clients in an exciting, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

Orrick currently has an opportunity for an attorney to join our market-leading Energy & Infrastructure practice open to any of our US office locations. We are looking for an attorney with three to nine years of experience in the areas of energy projects work relating to renewables and energy storage, specifically focused on energy offtake work including renewable energy power purchase agreements (both physical and virtual and both on the buy‑and sell‑side), corporate PPAs, energy storage offtake agreements, offtakes for carbon removal credits, nuclear offtakes, renewable energy credit agreements, hedging agreements, resource adequacy sales agreements, ISDAs and EEI agreements. We seek attorneys who enjoy working closely with clients in an exciting, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3‑9+ years of relevant experience.
• Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office of the state 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 Specialist 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 $260,000 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 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 401(k) program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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