Energy & Natural Resources Project Development Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision, 401(k), paid family leave

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to senior-level Energy & Natural Resources Project Development Associate Attorney to join its Am Law practice in Miami, FL. The role targets 2–8 years’ experience in project development, M&A, and project finance for energy and infrastructure.

You will represent developers, sponsors, investors, and lenders on development, financing, and operation agreements; draft EPC, O&M, and LTSAs; negotiate contracts and guide transactions through all stages.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in project development, mergers and acquisitions, and/or project finance transactions.
• Experience representing developers, manufacturers, sponsors, investors, and/or lenders.
• Experience with energy and infrastructure projects, including development, construction, acquisition, financing, and operation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating supply agreements, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, LTSAs, and other commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active bar membership in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, sponsors, investors, and lenders in energy and infrastructure project development, M&A, and project finance.
• Advise on development, construction, acquisition, financing, and operation of projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supply, EPC, O&M, and LTSA agreements.
• Negotiate other commercial contracts related to energy projects, including renewables.
• Provide strategic guidance through all stages of development and financing.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate complex transactions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bar admission in applicable state

Job description

Energy & Natural Resources Project Development Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Miami, Florida

Locations

• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boston, MA
• Century City, CA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Houston, TX
• Los Angeles, CA
• Miami, FL
• New York, NY
• Orange County, CA
• Philadelphia, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Princeton, NJ
• Richmond, VA
• San Francisco, CA
• Silicon Valley, CA
• Tysons, VA
• Washington, D.C.
• Wilmington, DE

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to senior-level Project Development Associate Attorney to join an Am Law firm's Energy & Natural Resources Group. This opportunity is open to attorneys with 2-8 years of experience representing developers, manufacturers, sponsors, investors, and/or lenders in energy and infrastructure project development, mergers and acquisitions, and project finance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, manufacturers, sponsors, investors, and lenders in energy and infrastructure project development, mergers and acquisitions, and project finance transactions.
• Advise clients on the development, construction, acquisition, financing, and operation of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supply agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs).
• Negotiate and advise on other commercial contracts related to energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy projects.
• Provide strategic legal guidance throughout all stages of project development and financing transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate complex energy and infrastructure transactions.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in project development, mergers and acquisitions, and/or project finance transactions.
• Experience representing developers, manufacturers, sponsors, investors, and/or lenders.
• Experience with energy and infrastructure projects, including their development, construction, acquisition, financing, and operation preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating supply agreements, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, LTSAs, and other commercial contracts preferred.
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active membership in the bar of the state where practicing required.

Compensation: $235,000-$435,000 annually, depending on experience and office location, plus comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid family leave, and flexible benefits.