Projects Development Lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright seeks a lawyer to join its Projects Development team. The ideal candidate has 4 to 10+ years of experience in project development, with a strong background in construction, procurement, and energy projects, and location flexibility across all US offices.

The role focuses on negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction agreements, equipment procurement for renewable energy (PV, BESS, turbines), and long‑term service agreements, supporting high‑profile energy

Qualifications

• 4 to 10+ years of experience as a projects development lawyer.
• Experience with renewable energy projects preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex project developments alongside experienced attorneys.
• Negotiate EPC/procurement and related development agreements for energy projects.

Skills

Project development

Renewable energy

Construction industry

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Lawyer to join its Projects Development team. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 10+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in construction, procurement, and project development, with location flexibility across all of our US offices.

The ideal candidate will have a background in project development within the power, energy, oil & gas, or chemical sectors, or extensive construction experience, particularly with large-scale infrastructure projects. Experience should include negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction agreements, equipment procurement agreements (such as PV or BESS or turbine procurement), operations and maintenance agreements, long term services agreements, and other development agreements. This role provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in renewable energy, energy storage, power generation, and other energy transition technologies and will sit on our market-leading Projects team.

Key Requirements:

4 to 10+ years’ of experience as a projects development lawyer
Experience with renewable energy projects preferred
Strong academic credentials
Additional Information:

Work on complex project developments alongside experienced attorneys
Gain invaluable exposure to global legal practices and deepen your understanding of renewable energy project development matters
Location:
This position may be based in any of our US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC). Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.

The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco market is expected to range between $300,000- $420,000. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Position Information: This is open to Associate and Counsel level candidates depending on experience. Both positions offer a vibrant and impactful career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to contribute significantly in their field, and the potential for professional advancement.

• 4 to 10+ years’ of experience as a projects development lawyer
• Background in project development within the power, energy, oil & gas, or chemical sectors, or extensive construction experience, particularly with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong academic credentials