Energy & Infrastructure Transactional Associate

Sheppard; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard is seeking a senior attorney to support the Energy and Infrastructure industry team in Houston. The role focuses on a broad range of sophisticated transactional matters, including structured energy transactions, drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary documents, and managing deal execution.

The candidate will handle complex energy finance and commodities trading matters, including diligence coordination, transaction structuring, and negotiations, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Transactional experience in energy projects and deals.
• Drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary documents.
• Direct client interaction and coordination of internal expert teams.

Responsibilities

• Support closing and post-closing matters on energy transactions.
• Advise on transaction structure and commercial terms.
• Coordinate diligence with internal specialists and external counsel.
• Draft/PPSAs and other energy finance/commodity documents as needed.

Skills

Transactional experience

Energy & infrastructure knowledge

Client coordination

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

• The role supports the Energy and Infrastructure industry team, focusing on a broad range of sophisticated transactional matters.
• Work involves structured energy transactions, including drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary documents and managing deal execution.
• Handles complex energy finance and commodities trading matters, encompassing diligence coordination, advising on transaction structure, and supporting negotiations.
• Includes power purchase agreements and other commercial transactions.
• Covers transactions spanning the power, renewables and alternative energy, natural gas, and upstream oil and gas sectors.
• Responsibilities include direct client interaction, coordinating internal specialist teams, and supporting closing and post-closing matters.
• Transactional experience is required, with energy and infrastructure experience preferred.