Renewable Energy and Data Center Infrastructure Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in San Francisco to advise on renewable energy and data center infrastructure matters. You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, including PPAs and development agreements, while performing deep regulatory research and due diligence.

The role requires a J.D. and California bar eligibility with strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership or eligibility.
• Experience in energy law, infrastructure transactions, or related practice areas.
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development or data center operations preferred.
• Strong transactional drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with detail orientation and a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on transactional and regulatory matters for renewable energy and data infra.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including PPAs and development agreements.
• Conduct legal research on energy regulation, land use, and compliance.
• Support due diligence for energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting energy and tech sectors.
• Communicate with clients to provide legal guidance and updates.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

Legal Research

Written Communication

Client Communication

Project Management

Education

J.D.

Job description

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join their team in San Francisco, CA, focusing on Renewable Energy and Data Center Infrastructure. This role offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technology and clean energy law, impacting industries that shape the future.

Duties

• Advise clients on transactional and regulatory matters related to renewable energy projects and data infrastructure development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including power purchase agreements and development agreements.
• Conduct legal research on energy regulation, land use, and compliance issues.
• Support due diligence processes for energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the renewable energy and tech infrastructure sectors.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide legal guidance and project updates.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• Experience in energy law, infrastructure transactions, or related practice areas.
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development or data center operations preferred.
• Strong transactional drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills

• Transactional drafting and contract negotiation.
• Legal research and written communication.
• Client communication and project management.