Energy Transactions & Advisory Associate

Clifford Chance LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Clifford Chance LLP, based in Houston, seeks an experienced associate for its Corporate Transactions & Advisory group with a focus on upstream, midstream, and broader oil and gas transactions. The role supports a growing Houston-based team led by senior partners and handles sophisticated domestic and international energy deals.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of law firm experience in energy transactions, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the Texas Bar.
• At least three years of law firm experience focused on oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, or natural resources transactions.
• Significant experience with mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), joint ventures, project development, and related energy-sector transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents and commercial agreements commonly used in the oil and gas industry, including purchase and sale agreements, joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, joint development agreements, gathering and transportation agreements, and other midstream arrangements.
• Ability to independently manage transaction workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant portions of upstream and midstream energy transactions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and commercial agreements for energy-sector deals.
• Support cross-border energy transactions and large-scale strategic deals.
• Maintain deadlines and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Oil & gas transactions

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiation

Cross-border deals

Project management

Client communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Clifford Chance LLP, based in Houston, seeks an experienced associate for its Corporate Transactions & Advisory group with a focus on upstream, midstream, and broader oil and gas transactions. The role supports a growing Houston-based team led by senior partners and handles sophisticated domestic and international energy deals.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of law firm experience in energy transactions, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex