Energy Transactions Associate – Junior, Hybrid

DLA Piper; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a junior associate to join its Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will advise sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

This position is open to all U.S. offices, with a preference for San Diego or New York.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of corporate, energy, or infrastructure transactional experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Transaction Assistance and Management: assist/manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD

Law degree from accredited school

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a junior associate to join its Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will advise sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions on complex energy, infrastructure, and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project development, project finance, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

This position is open to all U.S. offices, with a preference for San Diego or New York.